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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.96, 7,702.56 and 2,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.96, 7,702.56 and 2,015.28 is: 3,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.96 : 7,702.56 = 2,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.96/7,702.56 = 2,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.96x = 7,702.56 × 2,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.96x = 15,522,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522,815.12/5,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.56

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