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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.87, 7,555.37 and 1,750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.87, 7,555.37 and 1,750.04 is: 2,625.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.87 : 7,555.37 = 1,750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.87/7,555.37 = 1,750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.87x = 7,555.37 × 1,750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.87x = 13,222,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,153.19/5,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.08

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