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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.98, 7,544.97 and 1,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.98, 7,544.97 and 1,567.50 is: 2,351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.98 : 7,544.97 = 1,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.98/7,544.97 = 1,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.98x = 7,544.97 × 1,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.98x = 11,826,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826,740.48/5,029.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.25

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