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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.17, 7,553.37 and 2,534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.17, 7,553.37 and 2,534.03 is: 3,802.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.17 : 7,553.37 = 2,534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.17/7,553.37 = 2,534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.17x = 7,553.37 × 2,534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.17x = 19,140,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,466.18/5,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.11

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