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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.21, 7,513.92 and 2,049.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.21, 7,513.92 and 2,049.81 is: 3,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.21 : 7,513.92 = 2,049.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.21/7,513.92 = 2,049.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.21x = 7,513.92 × 2,049.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.21x = 15,402,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,108.36/5,013.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.30

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