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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.14, 7,524.81 and 2,417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.14, 7,524.81 and 2,417.25 is: 3,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.14 : 7,524.81 = 2,417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.14/7,524.81 = 2,417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.14x = 7,524.81 × 2,417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.14x = 18,189,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189,346.97/5,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.17

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