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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.50, 7,521.74 and 1,266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.50, 7,521.74 and 1,266.29 is: 1,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.50 : 7,521.74 = 1,266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.50/7,521.74 = 1,266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.50x = 7,521.74 × 1,266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.50x = 9,524,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,660.20/5,014.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.42

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