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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.62, 7,506.68 and 1,719.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.62, 7,506.68 and 1,719.11 is: 2,578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.62 : 7,506.68 = 1,719.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.62/7,506.68 = 1,719.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.62x = 7,506.68 × 1,719.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.62x = 12,904,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,904,818.83/5,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.07

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