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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.27, 7,551.41 and 2,404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.27, 7,551.41 and 2,404.11 is: 3,606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.27 : 7,551.41 = 2,404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.27/7,551.41 = 2,404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.27x = 7,551.41 × 2,404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.27x = 18,154,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,408.27/5,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.89

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