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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.88, 7,515.01 and 2,669.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.88, 7,515.01 and 2,669.46 is: 4,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.88 : 7,515.01 = 2,669.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.88/7,515.01 = 2,669.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.88x = 7,515.01 × 2,669.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.88x = 20,060,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,993.75/5,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.28

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