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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.02, 7,545.61 and 2,109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.02, 7,545.61 and 2,109.54 is: 3,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.02 : 7,545.61 = 2,109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.02/7,545.61 = 2,109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.02x = 7,545.61 × 2,109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.02x = 15,917,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,917,779.71/5,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.30

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