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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.97, 7,576.23 and 1,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.97, 7,576.23 and 1,763.11 is: 2,645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.97 : 7,576.23 = 1,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.97/7,576.23 = 1,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.97x = 7,576.23 × 1,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.97x = 13,357,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357,726.88/5,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.11

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