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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.68, 7,514.52 and 2,235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.68, 7,514.52 and 2,235.69 is: 3,353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.68 : 7,514.52 = 2,235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.68/7,514.52 = 2,235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.68x = 7,514.52 × 2,235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.68x = 16,800,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800,137.22/5,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.54

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