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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.42, 7,515.01 and 2,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.42, 7,515.01 and 2,088.35 is: 3,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.42 : 7,515.01 = 2,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.42/7,515.01 = 2,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.42x = 7,515.01 × 2,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.42x = 15,693,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693,971.13/5,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.27

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