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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.92, 7,514.88 and 2,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.92, 7,514.88 and 2,272 is: 3,408

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.92 : 7,514.88 = 2,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.92/7,514.88 = 2,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.92x = 7,514.88 × 2,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.92x = 17,073,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,807.36/5,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408

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