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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.41, 7,516.66 and 2,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.41, 7,516.66 and 2,377.29 is: 3,563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.41 : 7,516.66 = 2,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.41/7,516.66 = 2,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.41x = 7,516.66 × 2,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.41x = 17,869,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,869,280.65/5,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.59

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