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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.97, 7,525.32 and 2,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.97, 7,525.32 and 2,095.21 is: 3,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.97 : 7,525.32 = 2,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.97/7,525.32 = 2,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.97x = 7,525.32 × 2,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.97x = 15,767,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,125.72/5,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.76

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