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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.54, 7,511.58 and 2,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.54, 7,511.58 and 2,086.14 is: 3,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.54 : 7,511.58 = 2,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.54/7,511.58 = 2,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.54x = 7,511.58 × 2,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.54x = 15,670,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,207.50/5,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.32

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