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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.28, 7,524.44 and 4,091.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.28, 7,524.44 and 4,091.14 is: 6,124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.28 : 7,524.44 = 4,091.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.28/7,524.44 = 4,091.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.28x = 7,524.44 × 4,091.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.28x = 30,783,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,783,479.38/5,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.51

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