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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.51, 7,542.38 and 2,842.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.51, 7,542.38 and 2,842.47 is: 4,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.51 : 7,542.38 = 2,842.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.51/7,542.38 = 2,842.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.51x = 7,542.38 × 2,842.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.51x = 21,438,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,438,995.98/5,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.10

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