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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.63, 7,552.47 and 2,113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.63, 7,552.47 and 2,113.51 is: 3,167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.63 : 7,552.47 = 2,113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.63/7,552.47 = 2,113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.63x = 7,552.47 × 2,113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.63x = 15,962,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,220.87/5,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.97

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