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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.88, 7,515.66 and 2,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.88, 7,515.66 and 2,235.26 is: 3,353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.88 : 7,515.66 = 2,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.88/7,515.66 = 2,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.88x = 7,515.66 × 2,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.88x = 16,799,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,799,454.17/5,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.93

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