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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.48, 7,516.44 and 2,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.48, 7,516.44 and 2,411.92 is: 3,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.48 : 7,516.44 = 2,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.48/7,516.44 = 2,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.48x = 7,516.44 × 2,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.48x = 18,129,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129,051.96/5,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.34

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