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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.80, 7,512.86 and 1,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.80, 7,512.86 and 1,721.96 is: 2,582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.80 : 7,512.86 = 1,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.80/7,512.86 = 1,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.80x = 7,512.86 × 1,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.80x = 12,936,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,936,844.41/5,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.31

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