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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.87, 7,513.27 and 2,046.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.87, 7,513.27 and 2,046.69 is: 3,070.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.87 : 7,513.27 = 2,046.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.87/7,513.27 = 2,046.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.87x = 7,513.27 × 2,046.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.87x = 15,377,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377,334.58/5,008.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.02

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