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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.22, 7,524.99 and 2,936.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.22, 7,524.99 and 2,936.82 is: 4,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.22 : 7,524.99 = 2,936.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.22/7,524.99 = 2,936.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.22x = 7,524.99 × 2,936.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.22x = 22,099,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,541.13/5,021.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.23

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