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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.77, 7,515.77 and 2,092.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.77, 7,515.77 and 2,092.91 is: 3,137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.77 : 7,515.77 = 2,092.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.77/7,515.77 = 2,092.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.77x = 7,515.77 × 2,092.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.77x = 15,729,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,782.15/5,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.32

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