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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.39, 7,516.13 and 2,823.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.39, 7,516.13 and 2,823.39 is: 4,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.39 : 7,516.13 = 2,823.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.39/7,516.13 = 2,823.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.39x = 7,516.13 × 2,823.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.39x = 21,220,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220,952.16/5,010.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.39

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