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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.74, 7,508.93 and 2,814.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.74, 7,508.93 and 2,814.85 is: 4,218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.74 : 7,508.93 = 2,814.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.74/7,508.93 = 2,814.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.74x = 7,508.93 × 2,814.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.74x = 21,136,506.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,136,506.92/5,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.24

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