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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.61, 7,541.51 and 4,524.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.61, 7,541.51 and 4,524.93 is: 6,779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.61 : 7,541.51 = 4,524.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.61/7,541.51 = 4,524.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.61x = 7,541.51 × 4,524.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.61x = 34,124,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,124,782.22/5,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.39

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