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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.97, 7,521.81 and 2,096.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.97, 7,521.81 and 2,096.11 is: 3,142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.97 : 7,521.81 = 2,096.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.97/7,521.81 = 2,096.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.97x = 7,521.81 × 2,096.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.97x = 15,766,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,766,541.16/5,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.64

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