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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.09, 7,510.41 and 1,674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.09, 7,510.41 and 1,674.86 is: 2,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.09 : 7,510.41 = 1,674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.09/7,510.41 = 1,674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.09x = 7,510.41 × 1,674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.09x = 12,578,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578,847.74/5,006.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.71

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