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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.49, 7,520.91 and 2,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.49, 7,520.91 and 2,091.10 is: 3,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.49 : 7,520.91 = 2,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.49/7,520.91 = 2,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.49x = 7,520.91 × 2,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.49x = 15,726,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,726,974.90/5,013.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.93

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