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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.36, 7,528.62 and 2,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.36, 7,528.62 and 2,414.12 is: 3,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.36 : 7,528.62 = 2,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.36/7,528.62 = 2,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.36x = 7,528.62 × 2,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.36x = 18,174,992.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174,992.11/5,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.21

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