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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.68, 7,523.82 and 2,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.68, 7,523.82 and 2,241.12 is: 3,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.68 : 7,523.82 = 2,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.68/7,523.82 = 2,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.68x = 7,523.82 × 2,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.68x = 16,861,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,861,783.48/5,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.48

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