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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.23, 7,539.71 and 2,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.23, 7,539.71 and 2,253.03 is: 3,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.23 : 7,539.71 = 2,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.23/7,539.71 = 2,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.23x = 7,539.71 × 2,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.23x = 16,987,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,181.56/5,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.72

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