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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.45, 7,536.68 and 2,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.45, 7,536.68 and 2,425.56 is: 3,638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.45 : 7,536.68 = 2,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.45/7,536.68 = 2,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.45x = 7,536.68 × 2,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.45x = 18,280,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,669.54/5,024.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.34

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