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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.54, 7,517.36 and 2,238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.54, 7,517.36 and 2,238.35 is: 3,357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.54 : 7,517.36 = 2,238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.54/7,517.36 = 2,238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.54x = 7,517.36 × 2,238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.54x = 16,826,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826,433.98/5,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.54

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