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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.39, 7,550.16 and 1,523.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.39, 7,550.16 and 1,523.43 is: 2,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.39 : 7,550.16 = 1,523.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.39/7,550.16 = 1,523.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.39x = 7,550.16 × 1,523.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.39x = 11,502,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,502,134.54/5,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.17

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