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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.75, 7,511.73 and 1,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.75, 7,511.73 and 1,545 is: 2,317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.75 : 7,511.73 = 1,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.75/7,511.73 = 1,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.75x = 7,511.73 × 1,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.75x = 11,605,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,605,622.85/5,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.53

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