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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.41, 7,546.67 and 2,563.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.41, 7,546.67 and 2,563.45 is: 3,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.41 : 7,546.67 = 2,563.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.41/7,546.67 = 2,563.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.41x = 7,546.67 × 2,563.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.41x = 19,345,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345,511.21/5,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.42

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