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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.08, 7,535.66 and 2,831.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.08, 7,535.66 and 2,831.92 is: 4,250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.08 : 7,535.66 = 2,831.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.08/7,535.66 = 2,831.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.08x = 7,535.66 × 2,831.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.08x = 21,340,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,340,386.27/5,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.16

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