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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.16, 7,545.48 and 2,109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.16, 7,545.48 and 2,109.77 is: 3,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.16 : 7,545.48 = 2,109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.16/7,545.48 = 2,109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.16x = 7,545.48 × 2,109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.16x = 15,919,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,919,227.34/5,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.50

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