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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.72, 7,525.56 and 2,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.72, 7,525.56 and 2,094.48 is: 3,141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.72 : 7,525.56 = 2,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.72/7,525.56 = 2,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.72x = 7,525.56 × 2,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.72x = 15,762,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762,134.91/5,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.92

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