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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.59, 7,512.23 and 2,232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.59, 7,512.23 and 2,232.97 is: 3,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.59 : 7,512.23 = 2,232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.59/7,512.23 = 2,232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.59x = 7,512.23 × 2,232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.59x = 16,774,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,774,584.22/5,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.50

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