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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.67, 7,522.71 and 2,092.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.67, 7,522.71 and 2,092.31 is: 3,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.67 : 7,522.71 = 2,092.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.67/7,522.71 = 2,092.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.67x = 7,522.71 × 2,092.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.67x = 15,739,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739,793.29/5,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.75

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