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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.68, 7,513.02 and 2,234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.68, 7,513.02 and 2,234.69 is: 3,352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.68 : 7,513.02 = 2,234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.68/7,513.02 = 2,234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.68x = 7,513.02 × 2,234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.68x = 16,789,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789,261.27/5,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.03

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