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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.69, 7,514.27 and 1,723.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.69, 7,514.27 and 1,723.01 is: 2,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.69 : 7,514.27 = 1,723.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.69/7,514.27 = 1,723.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.69x = 7,514.27 × 1,723.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.69x = 12,947,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947,122.63/5,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.90

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