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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.54, 7,513.08 and 2,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.54, 7,513.08 and 2,087.14 is: 3,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.54 : 7,513.08 = 2,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.54/7,513.08 = 2,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.54x = 7,513.08 × 2,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.54x = 15,680,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680,849.79/5,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.82

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