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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.60, 7,535.72 and 3,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.60, 7,535.72 and 3,052.26 is: 4,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.60 : 7,535.72 = 3,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.60/7,535.72 = 3,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.60x = 7,535.72 × 3,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.60x = 23,000,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,000,976.73/5,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.50

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