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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.51, 7,498.22 and 2,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.51, 7,498.22 and 2,333.32 is: 3,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.51 : 7,498.22 = 2,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.51/7,498.22 = 2,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.51x = 7,498.22 × 2,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.51x = 17,495,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,771.58/5,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.30

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