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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.38, 7,549.57 and 3,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.38, 7,549.57 and 3,275.35 is: 4,918.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.38 : 7,549.57 = 3,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.38/7,549.57 = 3,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.38x = 7,549.57 × 3,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.38x = 24,727,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,727,484.10/5,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.56

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