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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.38, 7,521.40 and 2,383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.38, 7,521.40 and 2,383.15 is: 3,574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.38 : 7,521.40 = 2,383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.38/7,521.40 = 2,383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.38x = 7,521.40 × 2,383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.38x = 17,924,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924,599.86/5,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.64

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