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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.72, 7,533.63 and 2,427.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.72, 7,533.63 and 2,427.19 is: 3,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.72 : 7,533.63 = 2,427.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.72/7,533.63 = 2,427.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.72x = 7,533.63 × 2,427.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.72x = 18,285,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285,532.57/5,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.50

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