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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.92, 7,518.43 and 2,547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.92, 7,518.43 and 2,547.01 is: 3,820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.92 : 7,518.43 = 2,547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.92/7,518.43 = 2,547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.92x = 7,518.43 × 2,547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.92x = 19,149,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,149,516.39/5,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.03

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