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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.76, 7,524.30 and 3,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.76, 7,524.30 and 3,377.48 is: 5,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.76 : 7,524.30 = 3,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.76/7,524.30 = 3,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.76x = 7,524.30 × 3,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.76x = 25,413,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413,172.76/5,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.67

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