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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.37, 7,516.41 and 2,235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.37, 7,516.41 and 2,235.79 is: 3,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.37 : 7,516.41 = 2,235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.37/7,516.41 = 2,235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.37x = 7,516.41 × 2,235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.37x = 16,805,114.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805,114.31/5,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.74

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