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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.48, 7,523.04 and 2,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.48, 7,523.04 and 2,094.24 is: 3,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.48 : 7,523.04 = 2,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.48/7,523.04 = 2,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.48x = 7,523.04 × 2,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.48x = 15,755,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,755,051.29/5,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.66

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