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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.13, 7,512.39 and 1,498.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.13, 7,512.39 and 1,498.19 is: 2,247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.13 : 7,512.39 = 1,498.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.13/7,512.39 = 1,498.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.13x = 7,512.39 × 1,498.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.13x = 11,254,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254,987.57/5,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.34

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