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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.37, 7,541.27 and 2,836.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.37, 7,541.27 and 2,836.43 is: 4,250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.37 : 7,541.27 = 2,836.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.37/7,541.27 = 2,836.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.37x = 7,541.27 × 2,836.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.37x = 21,390,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390,271.49/5,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.53

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