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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.95, 7,517.96 and 2,670.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.95, 7,517.96 and 2,670.91 is: 4,008.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.95 : 7,517.96 = 2,670.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.95/7,517.96 = 2,670.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.95x = 7,517.96 × 2,670.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.95x = 20,079,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079,794.54/5,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.78

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