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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.72, 7,563.74 and 1,963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.72, 7,563.74 and 1,963.72 is: 2,946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.72 : 7,563.74 = 1,963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.72/7,563.74 = 1,963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.72x = 7,563.74 × 1,963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.72x = 14,853,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853,067.51/5,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.03

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