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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.02, 7,501.96 and 2,335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.02, 7,501.96 and 2,335.83 is: 3,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.02 : 7,501.96 = 2,335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.02/7,501.96 = 2,335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.02x = 7,501.96 × 2,335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.02x = 17,523,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,303.23/5,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.05

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