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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.52, 7,504.20 and 2,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.52, 7,504.20 and 2,373.04 is: 3,554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.52 : 7,504.20 = 2,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.52/7,504.20 = 2,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.52x = 7,504.20 × 2,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.52x = 17,807,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807,766.77/5,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.79

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