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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.33, 7,518.72 and 2,239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.33, 7,518.72 and 2,239.91 is: 3,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.33 : 7,518.72 = 2,239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.33/7,518.72 = 2,239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.33x = 7,518.72 × 2,239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.33x = 16,841,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841,256.12/5,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.64

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