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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.13, 7,520.96 and 2,379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.13, 7,520.96 and 2,379.71 is: 3,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.13 : 7,520.96 = 2,379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.13/7,520.96 = 2,379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.13x = 7,520.96 × 2,379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.13x = 17,897,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,897,666.12/5,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.45

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