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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.63, 7,541.65 and 2,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.63, 7,541.65 and 2,067.28 is: 3,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.63 : 7,541.65 = 2,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.63/7,541.65 = 2,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.63x = 7,541.65 × 2,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.63x = 15,590,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,702.21/5,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.77

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