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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.98, 7,524.26 and 2,093.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.98, 7,524.26 and 2,093.70 is: 3,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.98 : 7,524.26 = 2,093.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.98/7,524.26 = 2,093.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.98x = 7,524.26 × 2,093.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.98x = 15,753,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,543.16/5,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.05

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