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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.27, 7,519.51 and 2,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.27, 7,519.51 and 2,095.41 is: 3,141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.27 : 7,519.51 = 2,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.27/7,519.51 = 2,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.27x = 7,519.51 × 2,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.27x = 15,756,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,456.45/5,016.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.07

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