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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.58, 7,523.52 and 2,552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.58, 7,523.52 and 2,552.27 is: 3,822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.58 : 7,523.52 = 2,552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.58/7,523.52 = 2,552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.58x = 7,523.52 × 2,552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.58x = 19,202,054.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202,054.39/5,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.38

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