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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.73, 7,549.53 and 1,912.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.73, 7,549.53 and 1,912.63 is: 2,868.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.73 : 7,549.53 = 1,912.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.73/7,549.53 = 1,912.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.73x = 7,549.53 × 1,912.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.73x = 14,439,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439,457.56/5,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.54

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