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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.38, 7,535.14 and 2,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.38, 7,535.14 and 2,391.16 is: 3,586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.38 : 7,535.14 = 2,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.38/7,535.14 = 2,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.38x = 7,535.14 × 2,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.38x = 18,017,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017,700.55/5,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.77

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