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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.89, 7,502.84 and 1,304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.89, 7,502.84 and 1,304.11 is: 1,956.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.89 : 7,502.84 = 1,304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.89/7,502.84 = 1,304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.89x = 7,502.84 × 1,304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.89x = 9,784,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784,528.67/5,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.17

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