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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.59, 7,533.97 and 2,556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.59, 7,533.97 and 2,556.11 is: 3,836.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.59 : 7,533.97 = 2,556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.59/7,533.97 = 2,556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.59x = 7,533.97 × 2,556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.59x = 19,257,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,257,618.39/5,019.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.50

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