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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.76, 7,524.12 and 3,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.76, 7,524.12 and 3,629.84 is: 5,446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.76 : 7,524.12 = 3,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.76/7,524.12 = 3,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.76x = 7,524.12 × 3,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.76x = 27,311,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311,351.74/5,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,446.19

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