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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.98, 7,526.30 and 2,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.98, 7,526.30 and 2,099.12 is: 3,147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.98 : 7,526.30 = 2,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.98/7,526.30 = 2,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.98x = 7,526.30 × 2,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.98x = 15,798,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798,606.86/5,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.15

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