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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.73, 7,537.46 and 2,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.73, 7,537.46 and 2,251.53 is: 3,379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.73 : 7,537.46 = 2,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.73/7,537.46 = 2,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.73x = 7,537.46 × 2,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.73x = 16,970,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970,806.06/5,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.47

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