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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.14, 7,524.06 and 2,549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.14, 7,524.06 and 2,549.10 is: 3,825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.14 : 7,524.06 = 2,549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.14/7,524.06 = 2,549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.14x = 7,524.06 × 2,549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.14x = 19,179,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,179,581.35/5,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.10

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