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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.37, 7,517.91 and 2,236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.37, 7,517.91 and 2,236.79 is: 3,356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.37 : 7,517.91 = 2,236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.37/7,517.91 = 2,236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.37x = 7,517.91 × 2,236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.37x = 16,815,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815,985.91/5,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.24

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