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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.36, 7,512.33 and 1,676.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.36, 7,512.33 and 1,676.87 is: 2,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.36 : 7,512.33 = 1,676.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.36/7,512.33 = 1,676.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.36x = 7,512.33 × 1,676.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.36x = 12,597,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,163.25/5,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.73

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