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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.53, 7,556.70 and 2,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.53, 7,556.70 and 2,263.82 is: 3,394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.53 : 7,556.70 = 2,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.53/7,556.70 = 2,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.53x = 7,556.70 × 2,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.53x = 17,106,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,106,999.15/5,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.56

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