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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.67, 7,544.25 and 2,430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.67, 7,544.25 and 2,430.63 is: 3,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.67 : 7,544.25 = 2,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.67/7,544.25 = 2,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.67x = 7,544.25 × 2,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.67x = 18,337,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,337,280.38/5,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.27

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