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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.88, 7,521.26 and 2,936.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.88, 7,521.26 and 2,936.34 is: 4,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.88 : 7,521.26 = 2,936.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.88/7,521.26 = 2,936.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.88x = 7,521.26 × 2,936.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.88x = 22,084,961.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,961.91/5,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.01

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