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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.21, 7,543.83 and 2,066.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.21, 7,543.83 and 2,066.89 is: 3,100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.21 : 7,543.83 = 2,066.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.21/7,543.83 = 2,066.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.21x = 7,543.83 × 2,066.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.21x = 15,592,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592,266.79/5,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.34

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