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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.72, 7,514.22 and 2,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.72, 7,514.22 and 2,236.64 is: 3,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.72 : 7,514.22 = 2,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.72/7,514.22 = 2,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.72x = 7,514.22 × 2,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.72x = 16,806,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,605.02/5,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.80

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