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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.68, 7,532.64 and 2,825.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.68, 7,532.64 and 2,825.68 is: 4,238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.68 : 7,532.64 = 2,825.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.68/7,532.64 = 2,825.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.68x = 7,532.64 × 2,825.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.68x = 21,284,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284,830.20/5,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.59

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