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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.96, 7,553.99 and 2,407.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.96, 7,553.99 and 2,407.95 is: 3,609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.96 : 7,553.99 = 2,407.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.96/7,553.99 = 2,407.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.96x = 7,553.99 × 2,407.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.96x = 18,189,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189,636.24/5,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.09

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