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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.83, 7,508.03 and 2,668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.83, 7,508.03 and 2,668.35 is: 3,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.83 : 7,508.03 = 2,668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.83/7,508.03 = 2,668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.83x = 7,508.03 × 2,668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.83x = 20,034,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,020.98/5,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.15

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