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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011, 7,516.52 and 1,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011, 7,516.52 and 1,363 is: 2,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011 : 7,516.52 = 1,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011/7,516.52 = 1,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011x = 7,516.52 × 1,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011x = 10,245,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245,016.76/5,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.51

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