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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.31, 7,522.34 and 2,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.31, 7,522.34 and 2,094.66 is: 3,142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.31 : 7,522.34 = 2,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.31/7,522.34 = 2,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.31x = 7,522.34 × 2,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.31x = 15,756,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,734.23/5,014.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.36

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