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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.62, 7,521.71 and 1,503.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.62, 7,521.71 and 1,503.63 is: 2,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.62 : 7,521.71 = 1,503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.62/7,521.71 = 1,503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.62x = 7,521.71 × 1,503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.62x = 11,309,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,309,861.29/5,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.83

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