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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.24, 7,514.19 and 1,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.24, 7,514.19 and 1,676.18 is: 2,514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.24 : 7,514.19 = 1,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.24/7,514.19 = 1,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.24x = 7,514.19 × 1,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.24x = 12,595,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,595,134.99/5,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.38

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