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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.35, 7,541.98 and 3,555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.35, 7,541.98 and 3,555.03 is: 5,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.35 : 7,541.98 = 3,555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.35/7,541.98 = 3,555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.35x = 7,541.98 × 3,555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.35x = 26,811,927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811,927.45/5,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.27

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