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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.48, 7,519.92 and 1,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.48, 7,519.92 and 1,503.50 is: 2,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.48 : 7,519.92 = 1,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.48/7,519.92 = 1,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.48x = 7,519.92 × 1,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.48x = 11,306,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306,199.72/5,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.16

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