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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.66, 7,524.27 and 2,094.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.66, 7,524.27 and 2,094.42 is: 3,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.66 : 7,524.27 = 2,094.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.66/7,524.27 = 2,094.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.66x = 7,524.27 × 2,094.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.66x = 15,758,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758,981.57/5,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.33

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