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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.61, 7,525.98 and 2,412.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.61, 7,525.98 and 2,412.37 is: 3,625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.61 : 7,525.98 = 2,412.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.61/7,525.98 = 2,412.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.61x = 7,525.98 × 2,412.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.61x = 18,155,448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155,448.37/5,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.57

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