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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.15, 7,539.83 and 2,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.15, 7,539.83 and 2,427.25 is: 3,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.15 : 7,539.83 = 2,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.15/7,539.83 = 2,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.15x = 7,539.83 × 2,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.15x = 18,301,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,052.37/5,026.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.17

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