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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.92, 7,523.09 and 2,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.92, 7,523.09 and 2,092.56 is: 3,139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.92 : 7,523.09 = 2,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.92/7,523.09 = 2,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.92x = 7,523.09 × 2,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.92x = 15,742,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,742,506.75/5,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.13

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