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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.52, 7,550.04 and 2,568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.52, 7,550.04 and 2,568.27 is: 3,852.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.52 : 7,550.04 = 2,568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.52/7,550.04 = 2,568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.52x = 7,550.04 × 2,568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.52x = 19,390,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390,541.23/5,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.28

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