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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.73, 7,537.86 and 2,395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.73, 7,537.86 and 2,395.07 is: 3,590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.73 : 7,537.86 = 2,395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.73/7,537.86 = 2,395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.73x = 7,537.86 × 2,395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.73x = 18,053,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053,692.93/5,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.11

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