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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.44, 7,511.16 and 2,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.44, 7,511.16 and 2,234.72 is: 3,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.44 : 7,511.16 = 2,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.44/7,511.16 = 2,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.44x = 7,511.16 × 2,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.44x = 16,785,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785,339.48/5,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.74

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