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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.54, 7,516.08 and 2,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.54, 7,516.08 and 2,089.14 is: 3,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.54 : 7,516.08 = 2,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.54/7,516.08 = 2,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.54x = 7,516.08 × 2,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.54x = 15,702,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,143.37/5,010.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.82

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