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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.78, 7,505.25 and 2,818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.78, 7,505.25 and 2,818.38 is: 4,221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.78 : 7,505.25 = 2,818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.78/7,505.25 = 2,818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.78x = 7,505.25 × 2,818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.78x = 21,152,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,646.50/5,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.43

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