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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.15, 7,524.25 and 2,056.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.15, 7,524.25 and 2,056.21 is: 3,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.15 : 7,524.25 = 2,056.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.15/7,524.25 = 2,056.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.15x = 7,524.25 × 2,056.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.15x = 15,471,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471,414.14/5,016.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.32

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