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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.05, 7,514.89 and 1,547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.05, 7,514.89 and 1,547.30 is: 2,320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.05 : 7,514.89 = 1,547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.05/7,514.89 = 1,547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.05x = 7,514.89 × 1,547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.05x = 11,627,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,627,789.30/5,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.89

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