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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.47, 7,515.93 and 2,235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.47, 7,515.93 and 2,235.85 is: 3,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.47 : 7,515.93 = 2,235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.47/7,515.93 = 2,235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.47x = 7,515.93 × 2,235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.47x = 16,804,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804,492.09/5,009.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.54

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