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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.93, 7,518.10 and 2,238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.93, 7,518.10 and 2,238.09 is: 3,357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.93 : 7,518.10 = 2,238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.93/7,518.10 = 2,238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.93x = 7,518.10 × 2,238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.93x = 16,826,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826,146.84/5,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.22

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