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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022.83, 7,534.76 and 1,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,022.83, 7,534.76 and 1,325.32 is: 1,988.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,022.83 : 7,534.76 = 1,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,022.83/7,534.76 = 1,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,022.83x = 7,534.76 × 1,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,022.83x = 9,985,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985,942.66/5,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.11

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