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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.27, 7,511.85 and 2,234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.27, 7,511.85 and 2,234.04 is: 3,350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.27 : 7,511.85 = 2,234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.27/7,511.85 = 2,234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.27x = 7,511.85 × 2,234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.27x = 16,781,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781,745.20/5,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.14

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