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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.73, 7,532.87 and 2,097.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.73, 7,532.87 and 2,097.09 is: 3,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.73 : 7,532.87 = 2,097.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.73/7,532.87 = 2,097.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.73x = 7,532.87 × 2,097.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.73x = 15,797,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,797,095.86/5,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.75

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