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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.74, 7,517.98 and 2,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.74, 7,517.98 and 2,413.50 is: 3,622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.74 : 7,517.98 = 2,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.74/7,517.98 = 2,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.74x = 7,517.98 × 2,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.74x = 18,144,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144,619.55/5,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.59

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