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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.10, 7,515.84 and 2,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.10, 7,515.84 and 2,375.61 is: 3,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.10 : 7,515.84 = 2,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.10/7,515.84 = 2,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.10x = 7,515.84 × 2,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.10x = 17,854,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854,694.69/5,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.17

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