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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.80, 7,507.80 and 4,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.80, 7,507.80 and 4,870.80 is: 7,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.80 : 7,507.80 = 4,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.80/7,507.80 = 4,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.80x = 7,507.80 × 4,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.80x = 36,568,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,568,992.24/5,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.21

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