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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.58, 7,525.02 and 2,553.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.58, 7,525.02 and 2,553.27 is: 3,823.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.58 : 7,525.02 = 2,553.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.58/7,525.02 = 2,553.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.58x = 7,525.02 × 2,553.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.58x = 19,213,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213,407.82/5,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.88

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