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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.68, 7,510.24 and 1,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.68, 7,510.24 and 1,543.04 is: 2,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.68 : 7,510.24 = 1,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.68/7,510.24 = 1,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.68x = 7,510.24 × 1,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.68x = 11,588,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588,600.73/5,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.17

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