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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.22, 7,511.54 and 2,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.22, 7,511.54 and 2,668.62 is: 4,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.22 : 7,511.54 = 2,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.22/7,511.54 = 2,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.22x = 7,511.54 × 2,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.22x = 20,045,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045,471.33/5,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.72

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