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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,072.58, 7,609.06 and 2,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,072.58, 7,609.06 and 2,475.44 is: 3,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,072.58 : 7,609.06 = 2,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,072.58/7,609.06 = 2,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,072.58x = 7,609.06 × 2,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,072.58x = 18,835,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,835,771.49/5,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.25

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