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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.02, 7,513.70 and 1,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.02, 7,513.70 and 1,722.08 is: 2,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.02 : 7,513.70 = 1,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.02/7,513.70 = 1,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.02x = 7,513.70 × 1,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.02x = 12,939,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939,192.50/5,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.18

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