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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.81, 7,512.48 and 2,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.81, 7,512.48 and 2,236.32 is: 3,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.81 : 7,512.48 = 2,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.81/7,512.48 = 2,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.81x = 7,512.48 × 2,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.81x = 16,800,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,800,309.27/5,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.81

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