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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.56, 7,527.35 and 2,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.56, 7,527.35 and 2,557.06 is: 3,828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.56 : 7,527.35 = 2,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.56/7,527.35 = 2,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.56x = 7,527.35 × 2,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.56x = 19,247,872.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247,872.81/5,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.47

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