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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.64, 7,512.41 and 2,234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.64, 7,512.41 and 2,234.42 is: 3,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.64 : 7,512.41 = 2,234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.64/7,512.41 = 2,234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.64x = 7,512.41 × 2,234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.64x = 16,785,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785,830.42/5,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.71

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