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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.36, 7,521.90 and 2,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.36, 7,521.90 and 2,092.96 is: 3,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.36 : 7,521.90 = 2,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.36/7,521.90 = 2,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.36x = 7,521.90 × 2,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.36x = 15,743,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,743,035.82/5,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.59

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