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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.16, 7,523.52 and 2,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.16, 7,523.52 and 2,093.92 is: 3,140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.16 : 7,523.52 = 2,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.16/7,523.52 = 2,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.16x = 7,523.52 × 2,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.16x = 15,753,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,649.00/5,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.58

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