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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.82, 7,506.45 and 2,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.82, 7,506.45 and 2,901.47 is: 4,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.82 : 7,506.45 = 2,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.82/7,506.45 = 2,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.82x = 7,506.45 × 2,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.82x = 21,779,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779,701.95/5,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.27

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