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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.38, 7,524.98 and 3,072.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.38, 7,524.98 and 3,072.66 is: 4,600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.38 : 7,524.98 = 3,072.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.38/7,524.98 = 3,072.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.38x = 7,524.98 × 3,072.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.38x = 23,121,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,121,705.05/5,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.07

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