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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.04, 7,529.97 and 2,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.04, 7,529.97 and 2,099.24 is: 3,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.04 : 7,529.97 = 2,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.04/7,529.97 = 2,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.04x = 7,529.97 × 2,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.04x = 15,807,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,807,214.22/5,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.06

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