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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.44, 7,562.36 and 5,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.44, 7,562.36 and 5,030.32 is: 7,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.44 : 7,562.36 = 5,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.44/7,562.36 = 5,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.44x = 7,562.36 × 5,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.44x = 38,041,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041,090.76/5,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.89

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