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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.06, 7,550.73 and 1,524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.06, 7,550.73 and 1,524.15 is: 2,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.06 : 7,550.73 = 1,524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.06/7,550.73 = 1,524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.06x = 7,550.73 × 1,524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.06x = 11,508,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,508,445.13/5,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.12

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