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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.11, 7,507.15 and 2,370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.11, 7,507.15 and 2,370.91 is: 3,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.11 : 7,507.15 = 2,370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.11/7,507.15 = 2,370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.11x = 7,507.15 × 2,370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.11x = 17,798,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798,777.01/5,008.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.99

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