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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.71, 7,537.50 and 2,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.71, 7,537.50 and 2,947.38 is: 4,419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.71 : 7,537.50 = 2,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.71/7,537.50 = 2,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.71x = 7,537.50 × 2,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.71x = 22,215,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215,876.75/5,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.57

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