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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.66, 7,507.44 and 2,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.66, 7,507.44 and 2,088.15 is: 3,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.66 : 7,507.44 = 2,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.66/7,507.44 = 2,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.66x = 7,507.44 × 2,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.66x = 15,676,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,660.84/5,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.54

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