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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.08, 7,553.34 and 2,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.08, 7,553.34 and 2,572.72 is: 3,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.08 : 7,553.34 = 2,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.08/7,553.34 = 2,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.08x = 7,553.34 × 2,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.08x = 19,432,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,432,628.88/5,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.68

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