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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.55, 7,515.14 and 2,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.55, 7,515.14 and 2,236.16 is: 3,354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.55 : 7,515.14 = 2,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.55/7,515.14 = 2,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.55x = 7,515.14 × 2,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.55x = 16,805,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805,006.71/5,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.59

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