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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.32, 7,511.22 and 2,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.32, 7,511.22 and 2,818.32 is: 4,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.32 : 7,511.22 = 2,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.32/7,511.22 = 2,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.32x = 7,511.22 × 2,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.32x = 21,169,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169,021.55/5,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.30

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