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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.93, 7,512.24 and 1,723.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.93, 7,512.24 and 1,723.34 is: 2,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.93 : 7,512.24 = 1,723.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.93/7,512.24 = 1,723.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.93x = 7,512.24 × 1,723.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.93x = 12,946,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,946,106.12/5,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.12

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