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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.41, 7,514.80 and 2,087.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.41, 7,514.80 and 2,087.03 is: 3,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.41 : 7,514.80 = 2,087.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.41/7,514.80 = 2,087.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.41x = 7,514.80 × 2,087.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.41x = 15,683,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683,619.83/5,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.83

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