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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.86, 7,555.34 and 2,404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.86, 7,555.34 and 2,404.63 is: 3,606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.86 : 7,555.34 = 2,404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.86/7,555.34 = 2,404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.86x = 7,555.34 × 2,404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.86x = 18,167,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167,797.22/5,036.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.97

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