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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.92, 7,515.91 and 2,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.92, 7,515.91 and 2,376.80 is: 3,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.92 : 7,515.91 = 2,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.92/7,515.91 = 2,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.92x = 7,515.91 × 2,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.92x = 17,863,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,777.31/5,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.84

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