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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.63, 7,537.48 and 2,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.63, 7,537.48 and 2,103.52 is: 3,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.63 : 7,537.48 = 2,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.63/7,537.48 = 2,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.63x = 7,537.48 × 2,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.63x = 15,855,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,855,235.88/5,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.99

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