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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.10, 7,514.33 and 2,235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.10, 7,514.33 and 2,235.59 is: 3,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.10 : 7,514.33 = 2,235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.10/7,514.33 = 2,235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.10x = 7,514.33 × 2,235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.10x = 16,798,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,798,968.61/5,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.03

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