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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.57, 7,524.90 and 2,675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.57, 7,524.90 and 2,675.55 is: 4,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.57 : 7,524.90 = 2,675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.57/7,524.90 = 2,675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.57x = 7,524.90 × 2,675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.57x = 20,133,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,246.20/5,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.75

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