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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.19, 7,505.31 and 1,716.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.19, 7,505.31 and 1,716.55 is: 2,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.19 : 7,505.31 = 1,716.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.19/7,505.31 = 1,716.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.19x = 7,505.31 × 1,716.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.19x = 12,883,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,883,239.88/5,003.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.01

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