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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.63, 7,621.22 and 5,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.63, 7,621.22 and 5,063.92 is: 7,551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.63 : 7,621.22 = 5,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.63/7,621.22 = 5,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.63x = 7,621.22 × 5,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.63x = 38,593,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,593,248.38/5,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.56

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