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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.30, 7,525.65 and 2,092.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.30, 7,525.65 and 2,092.98 is: 3,139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.30 : 7,525.65 = 2,092.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.30/7,525.65 = 2,092.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.30x = 7,525.65 × 2,092.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.30x = 15,751,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751,034.94/5,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.97

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