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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.70, 7,516.08 and 2,236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.70, 7,516.08 and 2,236.72 is: 3,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.70 : 7,516.08 = 2,236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.70/7,516.08 = 2,236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.70x = 7,516.08 × 2,236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.70x = 16,811,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811,366.46/5,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.09

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