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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.83, 7,511.96 and 2,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.83, 7,511.96 and 2,050.35 is: 3,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.83 : 7,511.96 = 2,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.83/7,511.96 = 2,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.83x = 7,511.96 × 2,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.83x = 15,402,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,124.14/5,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.38

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