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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.64, 7,533.76 and 2,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.64, 7,533.76 and 2,558.76 is: 3,834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.64 : 7,533.76 = 2,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.64/7,533.76 = 2,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.64x = 7,533.76 × 2,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.64x = 19,277,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,277,083.74/5,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.22

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