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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.23, 7,539.87 and 2,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.23, 7,539.87 and 2,105.12 is: 3,155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.23 : 7,539.87 = 2,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.23/7,539.87 = 2,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.23x = 7,539.87 × 2,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.23x = 15,872,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,872,293.44/5,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.38

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