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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.48, 7,514.94 and 1,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.48, 7,514.94 and 1,547 is: 2,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.48 : 7,514.94 = 1,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.48/7,514.94 = 1,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.48x = 7,514.94 × 1,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.48x = 11,625,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625,612.18/5,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.72

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