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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.13, 7,699.64 and 1,623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.13, 7,699.64 and 1,623.13 is: 2,434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.13 : 7,699.64 = 1,623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.13/7,699.64 = 1,623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.13x = 7,699.64 × 1,623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.13x = 12,497,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497,508.56/5,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.68

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