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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.62, 7,503.21 and 2,233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.62, 7,503.21 and 2,233.59 is: 3,348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.62 : 7,503.21 = 2,233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.62/7,503.21 = 2,233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.62x = 7,503.21 × 2,233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.62x = 16,759,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759,094.82/5,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.06

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