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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.83, 7,516.59 and 1,726.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.83, 7,516.59 and 1,726.23 is: 2,589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.83 : 7,516.59 = 1,726.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.83/7,516.59 = 1,726.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.83x = 7,516.59 × 1,726.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.83x = 12,975,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,975,363.16/5,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.47

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