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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.36, 7,599.10 and 2,434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.36, 7,599.10 and 2,434.13 is: 3,650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.36 : 7,599.10 = 2,434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.36/7,599.10 = 2,434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.36x = 7,599.10 × 2,434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.36x = 18,497,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,497,181.70/5,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.26

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