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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.59, 7,529.18 and 3,702.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.59, 7,529.18 and 3,702.39 is: 5,558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.59 : 7,529.18 = 3,702.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.59/7,529.18 = 3,702.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.59x = 7,529.18 × 3,702.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.59x = 27,875,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,875,942.23/5,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.97

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