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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.07, 7,514.91 and 2,377.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.07, 7,514.91 and 2,377.95 is: 3,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.07 : 7,514.91 = 2,377.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.07/7,514.91 = 2,377.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.07x = 7,514.91 × 2,377.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.07x = 17,870,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870,080.23/5,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.41

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