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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.12, 7,515.59 and 2,233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.12, 7,515.59 and 2,233.85 is: 3,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.12 : 7,515.59 = 2,233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.12/7,515.59 = 2,233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.12x = 7,515.59 × 2,233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.12x = 16,788,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,788,651.97/5,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.95

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