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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.11, 7,514.88 and 1,723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.11, 7,514.88 and 1,723.13 is: 2,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.11 : 7,514.88 = 1,723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.11/7,514.88 = 1,723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.11x = 7,514.88 × 1,723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.11x = 12,949,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,949,077.60/5,010.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.59

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