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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.33, 7,528.95 and 2,247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.33, 7,528.95 and 2,247.48 is: 3,369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.33 : 7,528.95 = 2,247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.33/7,528.95 = 2,247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.33x = 7,528.95 × 2,247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.33x = 16,921,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921,164.55/5,021.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.86

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