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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.65, 7,511.72 and 4,855.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.65, 7,511.72 and 4,855.39 is: 7,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.65 : 7,511.72 = 4,855.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.65/7,511.72 = 4,855.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.65x = 7,511.72 × 4,855.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.65x = 36,472,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,472,330.17/5,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.35

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