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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.58, 7,517.10 and 1,723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.58, 7,517.10 and 1,723.72 is: 2,586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.58 : 7,517.10 = 1,723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.58/7,517.10 = 1,723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.58x = 7,517.10 × 1,723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.58x = 12,957,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957,375.61/5,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.00

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