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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.67, 7,519.48 and 1,314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.67, 7,519.48 and 1,314.93 is: 1,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.67 : 7,519.48 = 1,314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.67/7,519.48 = 1,314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.67x = 7,519.48 × 1,314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.67x = 9,887,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,887,589.84/5,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.52

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