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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.08, 7,508.41 and 2,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.08, 7,508.41 and 2,668.60 is: 3,998.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.08 : 7,508.41 = 2,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.08/7,508.41 = 2,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.08x = 7,508.41 × 2,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.08x = 20,036,892.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036,892.04/5,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.52

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