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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.44, 7,512.92 and 2,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.44, 7,512.92 and 2,236.08 is: 3,354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.44 : 7,512.92 = 2,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.44/7,512.92 = 2,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.44x = 7,512.92 × 2,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.44x = 16,799,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,799,490.15/5,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.91

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