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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.63, 7,511.64 and 1,497.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.63, 7,511.64 and 1,497.69 is: 2,246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.63 : 7,511.64 = 1,497.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.63/7,511.64 = 1,497.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.63x = 7,511.64 × 1,497.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.63x = 11,250,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250,108.11/5,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.59

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