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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.08, 7,512 and 2,412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.08, 7,512 and 2,412.44 is: 3,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.08 : 7,512 = 2,412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.08/7,512 = 2,412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.08x = 7,512 × 2,412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.08x = 18,122,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122,249.28/5,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.99

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