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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.63, 7,540.16 and 2,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.63, 7,540.16 and 2,066.28 is: 3,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.63 : 7,540.16 = 2,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.63/7,540.16 = 2,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.63x = 7,540.16 × 2,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.63x = 15,580,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580,071.47/5,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.27

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