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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.14, 7,535.79 and 2,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.14, 7,535.79 and 2,563.44 is: 3,838.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.14 : 7,535.79 = 2,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.14/7,535.79 = 2,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.14x = 7,535.79 × 2,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.14x = 19,317,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317,545.52/5,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.83

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