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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,017.36, 7,526.40 and 2,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,017.36, 7,526.40 and 2,095.96 is: 3,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,017.36 : 7,526.40 = 2,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,017.36/7,526.40 = 2,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,017.36x = 7,526.40 × 2,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,017.36x = 15,775,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775,033.34/5,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.09

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