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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.17, 7,507.94 and 2,819.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.17, 7,507.94 and 2,819.51 is: 4,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.17 : 7,507.94 = 2,819.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.17/7,507.94 = 2,819.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.17x = 7,507.94 × 2,819.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.17x = 21,168,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,168,660.27/5,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.14

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