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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.46, 7,505.35 and 1,716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.46, 7,505.35 and 1,716.51 is: 2,574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.46 : 7,505.35 = 1,716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.46/7,505.35 = 1,716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.46x = 7,505.35 × 1,716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.46x = 12,882,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882,992.51/5,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.82

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