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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.92, 7,521.56 and 2,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.92, 7,521.56 and 2,672.26 is: 4,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.92 : 7,521.56 = 2,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.92/7,521.56 = 2,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.92x = 7,521.56 × 2,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.92x = 20,099,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,541.78/5,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.55

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