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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.21, 7,506.38 and 2,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.21, 7,506.38 and 2,537.73 is: 3,808.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.21 : 7,506.38 = 2,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.21/7,506.38 = 2,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.21x = 7,506.38 × 2,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.21x = 19,049,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,049,165.72/5,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.91

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