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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.95, 7,519.46 and 2,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.95, 7,519.46 and 2,671.91 is: 4,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.95 : 7,519.46 = 2,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.95/7,519.46 = 2,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.95x = 7,519.46 × 2,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.95x = 20,091,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,307.01/5,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.28

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