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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.20, 7,521.56 and 1,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.20, 7,521.56 and 1,316.44 is: 1,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.20 : 7,521.56 = 1,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.20/7,521.56 = 1,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.20x = 7,521.56 × 1,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.20x = 9,901,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,682.45/5,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.73

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