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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.98, 7,517.51 and 2,377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.98, 7,517.51 and 2,377.86 is: 3,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.98 : 7,517.51 = 2,377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.98/7,517.51 = 2,377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.98x = 7,517.51 × 2,377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.98x = 17,875,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875,574.44/5,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.44

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