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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.60, 7,513.56 and 2,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.60, 7,513.56 and 2,086.56 is: 3,130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.60 : 7,513.56 = 2,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.60/7,513.56 = 2,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.60x = 7,513.56 × 2,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.60x = 15,677,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677,493.75/5,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.74

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