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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.26, 7,515.63 and 2,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.26, 7,515.63 and 2,669.13 is: 4,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.26 : 7,515.63 = 2,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.26/7,515.63 = 2,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.26x = 7,515.63 × 2,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.26x = 20,060,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060,193.50/5,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.02

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