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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.88, 7,520.46 and 2,093.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.88, 7,520.46 and 2,093.38 is: 3,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.88 : 7,520.46 = 2,093.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.88/7,520.46 = 2,093.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.88x = 7,520.46 × 2,093.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.88x = 15,743,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,743,180.55/5,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.29

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