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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.73, 7,517.13 and 2,377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.73, 7,517.13 and 2,377.61 is: 3,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.73 : 7,517.13 = 2,377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.73/7,517.13 = 2,377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.73x = 7,517.13 × 2,377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.73x = 17,872,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872,803.46/5,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.06

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