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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.67, 7,522.52 and 1,727.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.67, 7,522.52 and 1,727.33 is: 2,591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.67 : 7,522.52 = 1,727.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.67/7,522.52 = 1,727.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.67x = 7,522.52 × 1,727.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.67x = 12,993,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,993,828.22/5,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.17

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