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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.81, 7,525.28 and 2,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.81, 7,525.28 and 2,384.59 is: 3,576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.81 : 7,525.28 = 2,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.81/7,525.28 = 2,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.81x = 7,525.28 × 2,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.81x = 17,944,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,944,701.99/5,016.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.91

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