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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.43, 7,506.96 and 2,813.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.43, 7,506.96 and 2,813.54 is: 4,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.43 : 7,506.96 = 2,813.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.43/7,506.96 = 2,813.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.43x = 7,506.96 × 2,813.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.43x = 21,121,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,094.70/5,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.27

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