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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.11, 7,652.88 and 2,338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.11, 7,652.88 and 2,338.11 is: 3,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.11 : 7,652.88 = 2,338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.11/7,652.88 = 2,338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.11x = 7,652.88 × 2,338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.11x = 17,893,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893,275.26/5,109.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.23

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