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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.98, 7,525.74 and 2,092.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.98, 7,525.74 and 2,092.34 is: 3,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.98 : 7,525.74 = 2,092.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.98/7,525.74 = 2,092.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.98x = 7,525.74 × 2,092.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.98x = 15,746,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,406.83/5,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.62

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