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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.64, 7,515.59 and 2,932.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.64, 7,515.59 and 2,932.71 is: 4,400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.64 : 7,515.59 = 2,932.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.64/7,515.59 = 2,932.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.64x = 7,515.59 × 2,932.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.64x = 22,041,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,041,003.10/5,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.60

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