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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.53, 7,527.96 and 2,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.53, 7,527.96 and 2,423.43 is: 3,631.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.53 : 7,527.96 = 2,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.53/7,527.96 = 2,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.53x = 7,527.96 × 2,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.53x = 18,243,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243,484.10/5,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.61

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