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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.94, 7,525.53 and 2,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.94, 7,525.53 and 2,094.54 is: 3,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.94 : 7,525.53 = 2,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.94/7,525.53 = 2,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.94x = 7,525.53 × 2,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.94x = 15,762,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762,523.61/5,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.49

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