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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.77, 7,503.09 and 2,336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.77, 7,503.09 and 2,336.58 is: 3,500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.77 : 7,503.09 = 2,336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.77/7,503.09 = 2,336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.77x = 7,503.09 × 2,336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.77x = 17,531,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531,570.03/5,008.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.17

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