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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.67, 7,525.71 and 2,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.67, 7,525.71 and 2,094.31 is: 3,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.67 : 7,525.71 = 2,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.67/7,525.71 = 2,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.67x = 7,525.71 × 2,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.67x = 15,761,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,761,169.71/5,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.76

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