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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.59, 7,687.98 and 2,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.59, 7,687.98 and 2,005.01 is: 3,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.59 : 7,687.98 = 2,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.59/7,687.98 = 2,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.59x = 7,687.98 × 2,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.59x = 15,414,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,438.34/5,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.35

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