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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.54, 7,524.83 and 2,093.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.54, 7,524.83 and 2,093.25 is: 3,139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.54 : 7,524.83 = 2,093.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.54/7,524.83 = 2,093.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.54x = 7,524.83 × 2,093.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.54x = 15,751,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751,350.40/5,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.88

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