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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.09, 7,525.17 and 2,421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.09, 7,525.17 and 2,421.56 is: 3,627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.09 : 7,525.17 = 2,421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.09/7,525.17 = 2,421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.09x = 7,525.17 × 2,421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.09x = 18,222,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222,669.48/5,024.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.06

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