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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.61, 7,594.88 and 1,365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.61, 7,594.88 and 1,365.61 is: 2,048.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.61 : 7,594.88 = 1,365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.61/7,594.88 = 1,365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.61x = 7,594.88 × 1,365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.61x = 10,371,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371,644.08/5,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.27

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