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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.14, 7,499.79 and 1,713.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.14, 7,499.79 and 1,713.35 is: 2,569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.14 : 7,499.79 = 1,713.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.14/7,499.79 = 1,713.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.14x = 7,499.79 × 1,713.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.14x = 12,849,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849,783.95/5,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.37

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