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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.73, 7,543.64 and 1,743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.73, 7,543.64 and 1,743.13 is: 2,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.73 : 7,543.64 = 1,743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.73/7,543.64 = 1,743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.73x = 7,543.64 × 1,743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.73x = 13,149,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149,545.19/5,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.40

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