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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.44, 7,501.36 and 2,413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.44, 7,501.36 and 2,413.32 is: 3,614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.44 : 7,501.36 = 2,413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.44/7,501.36 = 2,413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.44x = 7,501.36 × 2,413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.44x = 18,103,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,103,182.12/5,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.54

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