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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.93, 7,516.31 and 1,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.93, 7,516.31 and 1,723.94 is: 2,585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.93 : 7,516.31 = 1,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.93/7,516.31 = 1,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.93x = 7,516.31 × 1,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.93x = 12,957,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957,621.26/5,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.87

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