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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.11, 7,546.43 and 2,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.11, 7,546.43 and 2,396.70 is: 3,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.11 : 7,546.43 = 2,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.11/7,546.43 = 2,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.11x = 7,546.43 × 2,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.11x = 18,086,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,086,534.77/5,031.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.94

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