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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.70, 7,517.52 and 1,725.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.70, 7,517.52 and 1,725.03 is: 2,587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.70 : 7,517.52 = 1,725.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.70/7,517.52 = 1,725.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.70x = 7,517.52 × 1,725.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.70x = 12,967,947.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,947.53/5,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.54

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