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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.81, 7,537.14 and 2,103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.81, 7,537.14 and 2,103.69 is: 3,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.81 : 7,537.14 = 2,103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.81/7,537.14 = 2,103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.81x = 7,537.14 × 2,103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.81x = 15,855,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,855,806.05/5,028.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.99

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