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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.55, 7,595.72 and 1,553.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.55, 7,595.72 and 1,553.85 is: 2,330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.55 : 7,595.72 = 1,553.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.55/7,595.72 = 1,553.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.55x = 7,595.72 × 1,553.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.55x = 11,802,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,802,601.75/5,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.89

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