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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.99, 7,513.92 and 2,536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.99, 7,513.92 and 2,536.17 is: 3,809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.99 : 7,513.92 = 2,536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.99/7,513.92 = 2,536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.99x = 7,513.92 × 2,536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.99x = 19,056,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,056,578.49/5,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.80

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