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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.76, 7,538.93 and 2,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.76, 7,538.93 and 2,107.25 is: 3,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.76 : 7,538.93 = 2,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.76/7,538.93 = 2,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.76x = 7,538.93 × 2,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.76x = 15,886,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,399.71/5,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.37

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