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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.98, 7,511.19 and 2,668.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.98, 7,511.19 and 2,668.39 is: 4,001.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.98 : 7,511.19 = 2,668.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.98/7,511.19 = 2,668.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.98x = 7,511.19 × 2,668.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.98x = 20,042,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,784.28/5,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.37

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