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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.45, 7,535.18 and 2,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.45, 7,535.18 and 2,424.56 is: 3,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.45 : 7,535.18 = 2,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.45/7,535.18 = 2,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.45x = 7,535.18 × 2,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.45x = 18,269,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269,520.92/5,023.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.85

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