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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.47, 7,519.72 and 3,453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.47, 7,519.72 and 3,453.22 is: 5,180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.47 : 7,519.72 = 3,453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.47/7,519.72 = 3,453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.47x = 7,519.72 × 3,453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.47x = 25,967,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967,247.50/5,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.53

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