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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.72, 7,521.66 and 1,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.72, 7,521.66 and 1,503.72 is: 2,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.72 : 7,521.66 = 1,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.72/7,521.66 = 1,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.72x = 7,521.66 × 1,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.72x = 11,310,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,310,470.58/5,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.90

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