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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.92, 7,524.16 and 2,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.92, 7,524.16 and 2,095.24 is: 3,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.92 : 7,524.16 = 2,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.92/7,524.16 = 2,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.92x = 7,524.16 × 2,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.92x = 15,764,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764,921.00/5,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.35

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