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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.67, 7,530.21 and 2,556.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.67, 7,530.21 and 2,556.03 is: 3,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.67 : 7,530.21 = 2,556.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.67/7,530.21 = 2,556.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.67x = 7,530.21 × 2,556.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.67x = 19,247,442.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247,442.67/5,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.88

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