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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.49, 7,505.46 and 2,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.49, 7,505.46 and 2,671.16 is: 3,998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.49 : 7,505.46 = 2,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.49/7,505.46 = 2,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.49x = 7,505.46 × 2,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.49x = 20,048,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048,247.01/5,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.07

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