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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.92, 7,512.17 and 2,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.92, 7,512.17 and 2,233.35 is: 3,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.92 : 7,512.17 = 2,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.92/7,512.17 = 2,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.92x = 7,512.17 × 2,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.92x = 16,777,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,777,304.87/5,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.82

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