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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.42, 7,516.66 and 2,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.42, 7,516.66 and 2,377.30 is: 3,563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.42 : 7,516.66 = 2,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.42/7,516.66 = 2,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.42x = 7,516.66 × 2,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.42x = 17,869,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,869,318.23/5,014.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.59

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