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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.26, 7,523.12 and 2,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.26, 7,523.12 and 2,674.14 is: 4,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.26 : 7,523.12 = 2,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.26/7,523.12 = 2,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.26x = 7,523.12 × 2,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.26x = 20,117,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117,876.12/5,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.53

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