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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.64, 7,544.12 and 2,563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.64, 7,544.12 and 2,563.28 is: 3,847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.64 : 7,544.12 = 2,563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.64/7,544.12 = 2,563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.64x = 7,544.12 × 2,563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.64x = 19,337,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337,691.91/5,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.04

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