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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.71, 7,552.78 and 2,572.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.71, 7,552.78 and 2,572.35 is: 3,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.71 : 7,552.78 = 2,572.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.71/7,552.78 = 2,572.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.71x = 7,552.78 × 2,572.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.71x = 19,428,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428,349.44/5,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.12

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