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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.83, 7,520.74 and 3,167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.83, 7,520.74 and 3,167.75 is: 4,751.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.83 : 7,520.74 = 3,167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.83/7,520.74 = 3,167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.83x = 7,520.74 × 3,167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.83x = 23,823,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823,786.53/5,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.62

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