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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.74, 7,526.73 and 2,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.74, 7,526.73 and 2,095.88 is: 3,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.74 : 7,526.73 = 2,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.74/7,526.73 = 2,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.74x = 7,526.73 × 2,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.74x = 15,775,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775,122.87/5,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.50

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