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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.63, 7,503.67 and 2,537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.63, 7,503.67 and 2,537.38 is: 3,805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.63 : 7,503.67 = 2,537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.63/7,503.67 = 2,537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.63x = 7,503.67 × 2,537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.63x = 19,039,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039,679.36/5,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.94

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