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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.63, 7,541.15 and 1,563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.63, 7,541.15 and 1,563.88 is: 2,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.63 : 7,541.15 = 1,563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.63/7,541.15 = 1,563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.63x = 7,541.15 × 1,563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.63x = 11,793,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,793,453.66/5,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.19

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