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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.62, 7,512.75 and 2,669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.62, 7,512.75 and 2,669.18 is: 4,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.62 : 7,512.75 = 2,669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.62/7,512.75 = 2,669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.62x = 7,512.75 × 2,669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.62x = 20,052,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,844.48/5,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.07

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