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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.04, 7,515.45 and 2,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.04, 7,515.45 and 2,238.30 is: 3,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.04 : 7,515.45 = 2,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.04/7,515.45 = 2,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.04x = 7,515.45 × 2,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.04x = 16,821,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,831.74/5,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.29

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