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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.12, 7,516.91 and 2,238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.12, 7,516.91 and 2,238.71 is: 3,358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.12 : 7,516.91 = 2,238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.12/7,516.91 = 2,238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.12x = 7,516.91 × 2,238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.12x = 16,828,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,828,177.79/5,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.83

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