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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.09, 7,554.91 and 2,569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.09, 7,554.91 and 2,569.57 is: 3,854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.09 : 7,554.91 = 2,569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.09/7,554.91 = 2,569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.09x = 7,554.91 × 2,569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.09x = 19,412,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412,819.47/5,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.74

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