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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.77, 7,501.59 and 2,335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.77, 7,501.59 and 2,335.58 is: 3,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.77 : 7,501.59 = 2,335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.77/7,501.59 = 2,335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.77x = 7,501.59 × 2,335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.77x = 17,520,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,520,554.20/5,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.67

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