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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.88, 7,534.53 and 2,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.88, 7,534.53 and 2,062.53 is: 3,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.88 : 7,534.53 = 2,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.88/7,534.53 = 2,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.88x = 7,534.53 × 2,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.88x = 15,540,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,194.16/5,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.65

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