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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.58, 7,529.33 and 2,247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.58, 7,529.33 and 2,247.73 is: 3,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.58 : 7,529.33 = 2,247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.58/7,529.33 = 2,247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.58x = 7,529.33 × 2,247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.58x = 16,923,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,923,889.68/5,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.24

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