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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.73, 7,525.37 and 2,092.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.73, 7,525.37 and 2,092.09 is: 3,138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.73 : 7,525.37 = 2,092.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.73/7,525.37 = 2,092.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.73x = 7,525.37 × 2,092.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.73x = 15,743,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,743,751.32/5,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.25

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