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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.96, 7,550.50 and 1,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.96, 7,550.50 and 1,913.32 is: 2,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.96 : 7,550.50 = 1,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.96/7,550.50 = 1,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.96x = 7,550.50 × 1,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.96x = 14,446,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446,509.57/5,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.24

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