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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.03, 7,547.36 and 2,262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.03, 7,547.36 and 2,262.19 is: 3,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.03 : 7,547.36 = 2,262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.03/7,547.36 = 2,262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.03x = 7,547.36 × 2,262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.03x = 17,073,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,524.58/5,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.27

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