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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.57, 7,521.90 and 2,673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.57, 7,521.90 and 2,673.55 is: 4,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.57 : 7,521.90 = 2,673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.57/7,521.90 = 2,673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.57x = 7,521.90 × 2,673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.57x = 20,110,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,175.75/5,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.75

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