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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,135.65, 7,703.73 and 2,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,135.65, 7,703.73 and 2,015.38 is: 3,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,135.65 : 7,703.73 = 2,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,135.65/7,703.73 = 2,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,135.65x = 7,703.73 × 2,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,135.65x = 15,525,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525,943.37/5,135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.17

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