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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.14, 7,514.91 and 2,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.14, 7,514.91 and 2,238.26 is: 3,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.14 : 7,514.91 = 2,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.14/7,514.91 = 2,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.14x = 7,514.91 × 2,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.14x = 16,820,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820,322.46/5,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.25

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