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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.58, 7,517.77 and 2,201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.58, 7,517.77 and 2,201.26 is: 3,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.58 : 7,517.77 = 2,201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.58/7,517.77 = 2,201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.58x = 7,517.77 × 2,201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.58x = 16,548,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548,566.39/5,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.75

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