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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.76, 7,519.14 and 1,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.76, 7,519.14 and 1,550.04 is: 2,325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.76 : 7,519.14 = 1,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.76/7,519.14 = 1,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.76x = 7,519.14 × 1,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.76x = 11,654,967.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,654,967.77/5,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.06

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