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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.35, 7,530.58 and 2,726.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.35, 7,530.58 and 2,726.47 is: 4,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.35 : 7,530.58 = 2,726.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.35/7,530.58 = 2,726.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.35x = 7,530.58 × 2,726.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.35x = 20,531,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531,900.45/5,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.17

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