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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.25, 7,516.91 and 2,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.25, 7,516.91 and 2,670.24 is: 4,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.25 : 7,516.91 = 2,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.25/7,516.91 = 2,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.25x = 7,516.91 × 2,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.25x = 20,071,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071,940.41/5,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.78

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