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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.13, 7,573.12 and 1,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.13, 7,573.12 and 1,762.11 is: 2,642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.13 : 7,573.12 = 1,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.13/7,573.12 = 1,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.13x = 7,573.12 × 1,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.13x = 13,344,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,344,666.08/5,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.44

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