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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.06, 7,524.90 and 1,552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.06, 7,524.90 and 1,552.50 is: 2,329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.06 : 7,524.90 = 1,552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.06/7,524.90 = 1,552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.06x = 7,524.90 × 1,552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.06x = 11,682,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,682,407.25/5,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.00

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