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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.76, 7,508.06 and 1,718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.76, 7,508.06 and 1,718.18 is: 2,577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.76 : 7,508.06 = 1,718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.76/7,508.06 = 1,718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.76x = 7,508.06 × 1,718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.76x = 12,900,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,900,198.53/5,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.59

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