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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.47, 7,507.22 and 1,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.47, 7,507.22 and 1,717.14 is: 2,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.47 : 7,507.22 = 1,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.47/7,507.22 = 1,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.47x = 7,507.22 × 1,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.47x = 12,890,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,890,921.78/5,004.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.88

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