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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.21, 7,507.66 and 2,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.21, 7,507.66 and 2,376.96 is: 3,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.21 : 7,507.66 = 2,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.21/7,507.66 = 2,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.21x = 7,507.66 × 2,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.21x = 17,845,407.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845,407.51/5,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.23

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