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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.03, 7,536.22 and 2,066.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.03, 7,536.22 and 2,066.54 is: 3,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.03 : 7,536.22 = 2,066.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.03/7,536.22 = 2,066.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.03x = 7,536.22 × 2,066.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.03x = 15,573,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,857.23/5,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.64

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