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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.54, 7,510.29 and 3,278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.54, 7,510.29 and 3,278.86 is: 4,922.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.54 : 7,510.29 = 3,278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.54/7,510.29 = 3,278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.54x = 7,510.29 × 3,278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.54x = 24,625,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,625,189.47/5,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.54

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