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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.68, 7,516.04 and 1,723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.68, 7,516.04 and 1,723.74 is: 2,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.68 : 7,516.04 = 1,723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.68/7,516.04 = 1,723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.68x = 7,516.04 × 1,723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.68x = 12,955,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955,690.17/5,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.62

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