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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.24, 7,549.98 and 2,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.24, 7,549.98 and 2,109.76 is: 3,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.24 : 7,549.98 = 2,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.24/7,549.98 = 2,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.24x = 7,549.98 × 2,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.24x = 15,928,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,645.80/5,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.32

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