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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.94, 7,513.38 and 1,722.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.94, 7,513.38 and 1,722.26 is: 2,582.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.94 : 7,513.38 = 1,722.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.94/7,513.38 = 1,722.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.94x = 7,513.38 × 1,722.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.94x = 12,940,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,940,012.62/5,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.87

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