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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.99, 7,516.77 and 2,236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.99, 7,516.77 and 2,236.41 is: 3,355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.99 : 7,516.77 = 2,236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.99/7,516.77 = 2,236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.99x = 7,516.77 × 2,236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.99x = 16,810,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,810,571.21/5,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.41

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