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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.92, 7,516.94 and 2,546.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.92, 7,516.94 and 2,546.01 is: 3,818.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.92 : 7,516.94 = 2,546.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.92/7,516.94 = 2,546.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.92x = 7,516.94 × 2,546.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.92x = 19,138,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138,191.68/5,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.53

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