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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.38, 7,514.26 and 1,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.38, 7,514.26 and 1,499.44 is: 2,249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.38 : 7,514.26 = 1,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.38/7,514.26 = 1,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.38x = 7,514.26 × 1,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.38x = 11,267,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,267,182.01/5,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.22

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