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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.23, 7,516.85 and 2,087.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.23, 7,516.85 and 2,087.49 is: 3,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.23 : 7,516.85 = 2,087.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.23/7,516.85 = 2,087.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.23x = 7,516.85 × 2,087.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.23x = 15,691,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691,338.77/5,011.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.24

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