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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.54, 7,541.31 and 4,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.54, 7,541.31 and 4,612.82 is: 6,919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.54 : 7,541.31 = 4,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.54/7,541.31 = 4,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.54x = 7,541.31 × 4,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.54x = 34,786,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,786,705.59/5,027.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.23

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