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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.74, 7,527.68 and 2,387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.74, 7,527.68 and 2,387.22 is: 3,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.74 : 7,527.68 = 2,387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.74/7,527.68 = 2,387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.74x = 7,527.68 × 2,387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.74x = 17,970,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970,252.81/5,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.06

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