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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.72, 7,509.66 and 2,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.72, 7,509.66 and 2,666.44 is: 3,998.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.72 : 7,509.66 = 2,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.72/7,509.66 = 2,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.72x = 7,509.66 × 2,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.72x = 20,024,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024,057.81/5,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.64

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