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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.28, 7,517.16 and 2,546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.28, 7,517.16 and 2,546.16 is: 3,816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.28 : 7,517.16 = 2,546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.28/7,517.16 = 2,546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.28x = 7,517.16 × 2,546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.28x = 19,139,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139,892.11/5,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.32

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