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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.02, 7,515.96 and 2,415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.02, 7,515.96 and 2,415.54 is: 3,620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.02 : 7,515.96 = 2,415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.02/7,515.96 = 2,415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.02x = 7,515.96 × 2,415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.02x = 18,155,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155,102.02/5,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.87

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