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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.52, 7,506.63 and 2,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.52, 7,506.63 and 2,376.26 is: 3,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.52 : 7,506.63 = 2,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.52/7,506.63 = 2,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.52x = 7,506.63 × 2,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.52x = 17,837,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,704.60/5,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.18

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