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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.56, 7,507.76 and 3,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.56, 7,507.76 and 3,360.96 is: 5,036.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.56 : 7,507.76 = 3,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.56/7,507.76 = 3,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.56x = 7,507.76 × 3,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.56x = 25,233,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233,281.05/5,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.02

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