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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,018.23, 7,527.62 and 2,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,018.23, 7,527.62 and 2,093.59 is: 3,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,018.23 : 7,527.62 = 2,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,018.23/7,527.62 = 2,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,018.23x = 7,527.62 × 2,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,018.23x = 15,759,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759,749.96/5,018.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.50

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