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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.68, 7,509.69 and 2,233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.68, 7,509.69 and 2,233.83 is: 3,349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.68 : 7,509.69 = 2,233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.68/7,509.69 = 2,233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.68x = 7,509.69 × 2,233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.68x = 16,775,370.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,370.81/5,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.93

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