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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.21, 7,553.57 and 2,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.21, 7,553.57 and 2,567.73 is: 3,852.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.21 : 7,553.57 = 2,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.21/7,553.57 = 2,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.21x = 7,553.57 × 2,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.21x = 19,395,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395,515.46/5,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.74

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