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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.89, 7,535.67 and 3,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.89, 7,535.67 and 3,791.38 is: 5,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.89 : 7,535.67 = 3,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.89/7,535.67 = 3,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.89x = 7,535.67 × 3,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.89x = 28,570,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,570,588.52/5,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.42

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