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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.50, 7,524.72 and 4,591.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.50, 7,524.72 and 4,591.37 is: 6,865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.50 : 7,524.72 = 4,591.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.50/7,524.72 = 4,591.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.50x = 7,524.72 × 4,591.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.50x = 34,548,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548,763.06/5,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.13

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