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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.50, 7,651.89 and 2,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.50, 7,651.89 and 2,503.50 is: 3,755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.50 : 7,651.89 = 2,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.50/7,651.89 = 2,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.50x = 7,651.89 × 2,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.50x = 19,156,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,156,506.62/5,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.07

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