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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.88, 7,518.66 and 2,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.88, 7,518.66 and 2,237.28 is: 3,356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.88 : 7,518.66 = 2,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.88/7,518.66 = 2,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.88x = 7,518.66 × 2,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.88x = 16,821,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821,347.64/5,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.96

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