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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.68, 7,522.02 and 2,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.68, 7,522.02 and 2,710.68 is: 4,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.68 : 7,522.02 = 2,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.68/7,522.02 = 2,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.68x = 7,522.02 × 2,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.68x = 20,389,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389,789.17/5,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.02

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