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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.18, 7,515.27 and 2,236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.18, 7,515.27 and 2,236.19 is: 3,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.18 : 7,515.27 = 2,236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.18/7,515.27 = 2,236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.18x = 7,515.27 × 2,236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.18x = 16,805,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805,534.04/5,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.28

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