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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.43, 7,512.93 and 2,233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.43, 7,512.93 and 2,233.86 is: 3,351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.43 : 7,512.93 = 2,233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.43/7,512.93 = 2,233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.43x = 7,512.93 × 2,233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.43x = 16,782,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782,833.81/5,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.59

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