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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.05, 7,525.58 and 2,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.05, 7,525.58 and 2,093.76 is: 3,140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.05 : 7,525.58 = 2,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.05/7,525.58 = 2,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.05x = 7,525.58 × 2,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.05x = 15,756,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756,747.91/5,017.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.64

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