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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.73, 7,536.46 and 1,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.73, 7,536.46 and 1,327.24 is: 1,990.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.73 : 7,536.46 = 1,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.73/7,536.46 = 1,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.73x = 7,536.46 × 1,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.73x = 10,002,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002,699.76/5,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.69

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