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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.67, 7,525.58 and 2,936.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.67, 7,525.58 and 2,936.69 is: 4,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.67 : 7,525.58 = 2,936.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.67/7,525.58 = 2,936.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.67x = 7,525.58 × 2,936.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.67x = 22,100,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100,295.53/5,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.37

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