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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.09, 7,537.97 and 2,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.09, 7,537.97 and 2,063.96 is: 3,097.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.09 : 7,537.97 = 2,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.09/7,537.97 = 2,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.09x = 7,537.97 × 2,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.09x = 15,558,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,558,036.03/5,023.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.31

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