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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.16, 7,542.66 and 2,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.16, 7,542.66 and 2,065.15 is: 3,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.16 : 7,542.66 = 2,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.16/7,542.66 = 2,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.16x = 7,542.66 × 2,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.16x = 15,576,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576,724.30/5,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.13

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