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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.23, 7,497.63 and 2,367.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.23, 7,497.63 and 2,367.21 is: 3,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.23 : 7,497.63 = 2,367.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.23/7,497.63 = 2,367.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.23x = 7,497.63 × 2,367.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.23x = 17,748,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,433.14/5,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.82

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