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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.49, 7,509.54 and 2,043.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.49, 7,509.54 and 2,043.51 is: 3,067.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.49 : 7,509.54 = 2,043.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.49/7,509.54 = 2,043.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.49x = 7,509.54 × 2,043.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.49x = 15,345,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,345,820.09/5,003.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.02

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