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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.18, 7,502.44 and 1,715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.18, 7,502.44 and 1,715.19 is: 2,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.18 : 7,502.44 = 1,715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.18/7,502.44 = 1,715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.18x = 7,502.44 × 1,715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.18x = 12,868,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,868,110.06/5,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.01

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