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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.63, 7,517.18 and 1,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.63, 7,517.18 and 1,547.88 is: 2,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.63 : 7,517.18 = 1,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.63/7,517.18 = 1,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.63x = 7,517.18 × 1,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.63x = 11,635,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635,692.58/5,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.20

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