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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.90, 7,514.33 and 1,723.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.90, 7,514.33 and 1,723.23 is: 2,584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.90 : 7,514.33 = 1,723.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.90/7,514.33 = 1,723.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.90x = 7,514.33 × 1,723.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.90x = 12,948,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948,910.27/5,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.67

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