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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.29, 7,512.35 and 1,676.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.29, 7,512.35 and 1,676.85 is: 2,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.29 : 7,512.35 = 1,676.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.29/7,512.35 = 1,676.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.29x = 7,512.35 × 1,676.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.29x = 12,597,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,089.80/5,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.74

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