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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.88, 7,511.76 and 2,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.88, 7,511.76 and 2,233.84 is: 3,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.88 : 7,511.76 = 2,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.88/7,511.76 = 2,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.88x = 7,511.76 × 2,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.88x = 16,780,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780,069.96/5,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.73

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