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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.56, 7,541.34 and 1,564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.56, 7,541.34 and 1,564.12 is: 2,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.56 : 7,541.34 = 1,564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.56/7,541.34 = 1,564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.56x = 7,541.34 × 1,564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.56x = 11,795,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,795,560.72/5,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.18

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