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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.52, 7,535.13 and 1,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.52, 7,535.13 and 1,325.77 is: 1,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.52 : 7,535.13 = 1,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.52/7,535.13 = 1,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.52x = 7,535.13 × 1,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.52x = 9,989,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989,825.49/5,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.61

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