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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.76, 7,522.12 and 2,383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.76, 7,522.12 and 2,383.64 is: 3,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.76 : 7,522.12 = 2,383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.76/7,522.12 = 2,383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.76x = 7,522.12 × 2,383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.76x = 17,930,026.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930,026.12/5,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.31

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