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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.83, 7,509.48 and 1,723.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.83, 7,509.48 and 1,723.11 is: 2,581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.83 : 7,509.48 = 1,723.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.83/7,509.48 = 1,723.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.83x = 7,509.48 × 1,723.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.83x = 12,939,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939,660.08/5,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.82

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