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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.31, 7,526.97 and 2,556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.31, 7,526.97 and 2,556.81 is: 3,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.31 : 7,526.97 = 2,556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.31/7,526.97 = 2,556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.31x = 7,526.97 × 2,556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.31x = 19,245,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245,032.17/5,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.10

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