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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.67, 7,517.76 and 1,547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.67, 7,517.76 and 1,547.92 is: 2,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.67 : 7,517.76 = 1,547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.67/7,517.76 = 1,547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.67x = 7,517.76 × 1,547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.67x = 11,636,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,636,891.06/5,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.42

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