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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.05, 7,551.27 and 2,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.05, 7,551.27 and 2,842.73 is: 4,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.05 : 7,551.27 = 2,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.05/7,551.27 = 2,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.05x = 7,551.27 × 2,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.05x = 21,466,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,184.01/5,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.20

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