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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.45, 7,519.80 and 2,935.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.45, 7,519.80 and 2,935.53 is: 4,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.45 : 7,519.80 = 2,935.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.45/7,519.80 = 2,935.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.45x = 7,519.80 × 2,935.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.45x = 22,074,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,609.50/5,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.84

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