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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.16, 7,577.40 and 2,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.16, 7,577.40 and 2,453.12 is: 3,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.16 : 7,577.40 = 2,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.16/7,577.40 = 2,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.16x = 7,577.40 × 2,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.16x = 18,588,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,588,271.49/5,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.73

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