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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.73, 7,514.61 and 2,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.73, 7,514.61 and 2,088 is: 3,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.73 : 7,514.61 = 2,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.73/7,514.61 = 2,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.73x = 7,514.61 × 2,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.73x = 15,690,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690,505.68/5,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.01

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