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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.64, 7,499.56 and 1,713.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.64, 7,499.56 and 1,713.86 is: 2,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.64 : 7,499.56 = 1,713.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.64/7,499.56 = 1,713.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.64x = 7,499.56 × 1,713.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.64x = 12,853,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853,195.90/5,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.80

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