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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.62, 7,524.77 and 2,385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.62, 7,524.77 and 2,385.41 is: 3,578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.62 : 7,524.77 = 2,385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.62/7,524.77 = 2,385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.62x = 7,524.77 × 2,385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.62x = 17,949,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,949,612.05/5,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.03

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