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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.19, 7,517.46 and 2,088.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.19, 7,517.46 and 2,088.81 is: 3,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.19 : 7,517.46 = 2,088.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.19/7,517.46 = 2,088.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.19x = 7,517.46 × 2,088.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.19x = 15,702,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,545.62/5,011.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.50

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