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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.75, 7,507.11 and 2,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.75, 7,507.11 and 2,373.63 is: 3,558.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.75 : 7,507.11 = 2,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.75/7,507.11 = 2,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.75x = 7,507.11 × 2,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.75x = 17,819,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819,101.51/5,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.30

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