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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.23, 7,525.85 and 2,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.23, 7,525.85 and 2,093.94 is: 3,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.23 : 7,525.85 = 2,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.23/7,525.85 = 2,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.23x = 7,525.85 × 2,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.23x = 15,758,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758,667.88/5,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.91

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