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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.38, 7,506.78 and 2,537.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.38, 7,506.78 and 2,537.97 is: 3,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.38 : 7,506.78 = 2,537.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.38/7,506.78 = 2,537.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.38x = 7,506.78 × 2,537.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.38x = 19,051,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051,932.21/5,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.34

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