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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.85, 7,534.40 and 2,675.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.85, 7,534.40 and 2,675.49 is: 4,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.85 : 7,534.40 = 2,675.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.85/7,534.40 = 2,675.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.85x = 7,534.40 × 2,675.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.85x = 20,158,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,211.86/5,013.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.51

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