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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.83, 7,527.11 and 2,419.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.83, 7,527.11 and 2,419.59 is: 3,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.83 : 7,527.11 = 2,419.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.83/7,527.11 = 2,419.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.83x = 7,527.11 × 2,419.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.83x = 18,212,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,507.99/5,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.73

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