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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.68, 7,522.46 and 1,316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.68, 7,522.46 and 1,316.90 is: 1,975.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.68 : 7,522.46 = 1,316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.68/7,522.46 = 1,316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.68x = 7,522.46 × 1,316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.68x = 9,906,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,906,327.57/5,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.47

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