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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.68, 7,517.52 and 2,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.68, 7,517.52 and 2,092.08 is: 3,138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.68 : 7,517.52 = 2,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.68/7,517.52 = 2,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.68x = 7,517.52 × 2,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.68x = 15,727,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,727,253.24/5,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.12

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