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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.36, 7,517.22 and 2,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.36, 7,517.22 and 2,826.28 is: 4,236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.36 : 7,517.22 = 2,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.36/7,517.22 = 2,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.36x = 7,517.22 × 2,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.36x = 21,245,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,245,768.54/5,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.99

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