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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.37, 7,541.05 and 3,075.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.37, 7,541.05 and 3,075.47 is: 4,613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.37 : 7,541.05 = 3,075.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.37/7,541.05 = 3,075.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.37x = 7,541.05 × 3,075.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.37x = 23,192,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192,261.70/5,027.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.20

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