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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.70, 7,551.85 and 1,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.70, 7,551.85 and 1,913.76 is: 2,871.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.70 : 7,551.85 = 1,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.70/7,551.85 = 1,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.70x = 7,551.85 × 1,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.70x = 14,452,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,452,428.46/5,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.13

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