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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.89, 7,516.60 and 2,675.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.89, 7,516.60 and 2,675.53 is: 4,011.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.89 : 7,516.60 = 2,675.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.89/7,516.60 = 2,675.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.89x = 7,516.60 × 2,675.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.89x = 20,110,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,891.50/5,012.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.84

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