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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.60, 7,003.33 and 2,951.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.60, 7,003.33 and 2,951.37 is: 4,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.60 : 7,003.33 = 2,951.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.60/7,003.33 = 2,951.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.60x = 7,003.33 × 2,951.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.60x = 20,669,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,669,410.68/5,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.31

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