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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.67, 7,511.80 and 2,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.67, 7,511.80 and 2,233.10 is: 3,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.67 : 7,511.80 = 2,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.67/7,511.80 = 2,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.67x = 7,511.80 × 2,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.67x = 16,774,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,774,600.58/5,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.45

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