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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.28, 7,522.98 and 2,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.28, 7,522.98 and 2,674.28 is: 4,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.28 : 7,522.98 = 2,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.28/7,522.98 = 2,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.28x = 7,522.98 × 2,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.28x = 20,118,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118,554.95/5,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.85

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