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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.16, 7,546.08 and 2,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.16, 7,546.08 and 2,253.76 is: 3,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.16 : 7,546.08 = 2,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.16/7,546.08 = 2,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.16x = 7,546.08 × 2,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.16x = 17,007,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,007,053.26/5,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.36

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