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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.23, 7,601.91 and 2,436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.23, 7,601.91 and 2,436.01 is: 3,653.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.23 : 7,601.91 = 2,436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.23/7,601.91 = 2,436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.23x = 7,601.91 × 2,436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.23x = 18,518,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,328.78/5,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.09

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