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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.54, 7,502.51 and 1,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.54, 7,502.51 and 1,714.96 is: 2,572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.54 : 7,502.51 = 1,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.54/7,502.51 = 1,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.54x = 7,502.51 × 1,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.54x = 12,866,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866,504.55/5,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.51

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