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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.65, 7,513.37 and 1,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.65, 7,513.37 and 1,889.88 is: 2,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.65 : 7,513.37 = 1,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.65/7,513.37 = 1,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.65x = 7,513.37 × 1,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.65x = 14,199,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199,334.53/5,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.27

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