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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.32, 7,517.18 and 2,238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.32, 7,517.18 and 2,238.91 is: 3,359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.32 : 7,517.18 = 2,238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.32/7,517.18 = 2,238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.32x = 7,517.18 × 2,238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.32x = 16,830,276.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830,276.28/5,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.12

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