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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.54, 7,535.81 and 4,524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.54, 7,535.81 and 4,524.98 is: 6,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.54 : 7,535.81 = 4,524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.54/7,535.81 = 4,524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.54x = 7,535.81 × 4,524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.54x = 34,099,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,099,389.53/5,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,770.40

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