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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.97, 7,519.50 and 2,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.97, 7,519.50 and 2,671.98 is: 4,010.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.97 : 7,519.50 = 2,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.97/7,519.50 = 2,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.97x = 7,519.50 × 2,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.97x = 20,091,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,953.61/5,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.39

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