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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.62, 7,517.37 and 1,500.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.62, 7,517.37 and 1,500.89 is: 2,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.62 : 7,517.37 = 1,500.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.62/7,517.37 = 1,500.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.62x = 7,517.37 × 1,500.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.62x = 11,282,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282,745.46/5,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.77

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