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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.62, 7,513.37 and 1,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.62, 7,513.37 and 1,310.84 is: 1,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.62 : 7,513.37 = 1,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.62/7,513.37 = 1,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.62x = 7,513.37 × 1,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.62x = 9,848,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848,781.81/5,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.37

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