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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.86, 7,522.70 and 2,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.86, 7,522.70 and 2,932.74 is: 4,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.86 : 7,522.70 = 2,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.86/7,522.70 = 2,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.86x = 7,522.70 × 2,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.86x = 22,062,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,108.53/5,017.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.72

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