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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.51, 7,523.63 and 2,417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.51, 7,523.63 and 2,417.27 is: 3,628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.51 : 7,523.63 = 2,417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.51/7,523.63 = 2,417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.51x = 7,523.63 × 2,417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.51x = 18,186,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,186,595.39/5,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.24

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