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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.33, 7,532.60 and 2,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.33, 7,532.60 and 2,099.25 is: 3,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.33 : 7,532.60 = 2,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.33/7,532.60 = 2,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.33x = 7,532.60 × 2,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.33x = 15,812,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812,800.05/5,021.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.13

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