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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.85, 7,519.26 and 2,671.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.85, 7,519.26 and 2,671.79 is: 4,010.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.85 : 7,519.26 = 2,671.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.85/7,519.26 = 2,671.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.85x = 7,519.26 × 2,671.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.85x = 20,089,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089,856.10/5,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.07

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