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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.26, 7,524.63 and 2,675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.26, 7,524.63 and 2,675.13 is: 4,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.26 : 7,524.63 = 2,675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.26/7,524.63 = 2,675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.26x = 7,524.63 × 2,675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.26x = 20,129,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,363.45/5,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.02

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