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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.71, 7,517.66 and 2,545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.71, 7,517.66 and 2,545.23 is: 3,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.71 : 7,517.66 = 2,545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.71/7,517.66 = 2,545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.71x = 7,517.66 × 2,545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.71x = 19,134,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,134,161.04/5,008.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.18

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