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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.52, 7,595.36 and 1,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.52, 7,595.36 and 1,365.76 is: 2,048.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.52 : 7,595.36 = 1,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.52/7,595.36 = 1,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.52x = 7,595.36 × 1,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.52x = 10,373,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373,438.87/5,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.66

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