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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.71, 7,563.24 and 1,921.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.71, 7,563.24 and 1,921.65 is: 2,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.71 : 7,563.24 = 1,921.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.71/7,563.24 = 1,921.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.71x = 7,563.24 × 1,921.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.71x = 14,533,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533,900.15/5,040.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.31

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