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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.68, 7,522.32 and 2,240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.68, 7,522.32 and 2,240.12 is: 3,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.68 : 7,522.32 = 2,240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.68/7,522.32 = 2,240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.68x = 7,522.32 × 2,240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.68x = 16,850,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850,899.48/5,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.98

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