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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.73, 7,547.62 and 1,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.73, 7,547.62 and 1,522.68 is: 2,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.73 : 7,547.62 = 1,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.73/7,547.62 = 1,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.73x = 7,547.62 × 1,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.73x = 11,492,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492,610.02/5,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.12

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