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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.71, 7,525.76 and 2,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.71, 7,525.76 and 2,094.32 is: 3,141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.71 : 7,525.76 = 2,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.71/7,525.76 = 2,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.71x = 7,525.76 × 2,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.71x = 15,761,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,761,358.03/5,016.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.77

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