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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.55, 7,510.32 and 2,375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.55, 7,510.32 and 2,375.73 is: 3,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.55 : 7,510.32 = 2,375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.55/7,510.32 = 2,375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.55x = 7,510.32 × 2,375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.55x = 17,842,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,492.53/5,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.70

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