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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.36, 7,517.92 and 2,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.36, 7,517.92 and 2,236.80 is: 3,356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.36 : 7,517.92 = 2,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.36/7,517.92 = 2,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.36x = 7,517.92 × 2,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.36x = 16,816,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816,083.46/5,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.26

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