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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.62, 7,535.70 and 1,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.62, 7,535.70 and 1,325.97 is: 1,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.62 : 7,535.70 = 1,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.62/7,535.70 = 1,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.62x = 7,535.70 × 1,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.62x = 9,992,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992,112.13/5,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.03

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