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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.58, 7,545.47 and 2,563.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.58, 7,545.47 and 2,563.11 is: 3,846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.58 : 7,545.47 = 2,563.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.58/7,545.47 = 2,563.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.58x = 7,545.47 × 2,563.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.58x = 19,339,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,339,869.61/5,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.76

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