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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.47, 7,513.85 and 2,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.47, 7,513.85 and 2,236.39 is: 3,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.47 : 7,513.85 = 2,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.47/7,513.85 = 2,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.47x = 7,513.85 × 2,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.47x = 16,803,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,803,887.82/5,009.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.42

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