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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.68, 7,507.23 and 2,538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.68, 7,507.23 and 2,538.27 is: 3,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.68 : 7,507.23 = 2,538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.68/7,507.23 = 2,538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.68x = 7,507.23 × 2,538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.68x = 19,055,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,332.81/5,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.79

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