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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.30, 7,511.45 and 2,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.30, 7,511.45 and 2,376.48 is: 3,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.30 : 7,511.45 = 2,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.30/7,511.45 = 2,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.30x = 7,511.45 × 2,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.30x = 17,850,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,798.81/5,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.82

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