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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.45, 7,521.51 and 2,383.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.45, 7,521.51 and 2,383.85 is: 3,575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.45 : 7,521.51 = 2,383.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.45/7,521.51 = 2,383.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.45x = 7,521.51 × 2,383.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.45x = 17,930,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930,151.61/5,014.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.70

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