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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.71, 7,507.91 and 1,717.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.71, 7,507.91 and 1,717.01 is: 2,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.71 : 7,507.91 = 1,717.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.71/7,507.91 = 1,717.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.71x = 7,507.91 × 1,717.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.71x = 12,891,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,891,156.55/5,004.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.80

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