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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.35, 7,529.09 and 2,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.35, 7,529.09 and 2,725.47 is: 4,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.35 : 7,529.09 = 2,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.35/7,529.09 = 2,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.35x = 7,529.09 × 2,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.35x = 20,520,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520,295.29/5,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.68

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