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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.08, 7,514.73 and 1,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.08, 7,514.73 and 1,723.56 is: 2,584.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.08 : 7,514.73 = 1,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.08/7,514.73 = 1,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.08x = 7,514.73 × 1,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.08x = 12,952,088.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,952,088.04/5,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.69

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