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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.16, 7,543.98 and 2,108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.16, 7,543.98 and 2,108.77 is: 3,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.16 : 7,543.98 = 2,108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.16/7,543.98 = 2,108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.16x = 7,543.98 × 2,108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.16x = 15,908,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908,499.84/5,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.00

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