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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.08, 7,530.48 and 2,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.08, 7,530.48 and 2,421.84 is: 3,635.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.08 : 7,530.48 = 2,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.08/7,530.48 = 2,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.08x = 7,530.48 × 2,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.08x = 18,237,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237,617.68/5,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.11

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