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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.27, 7,545.98 and 2,109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.27, 7,545.98 and 2,109.79 is: 3,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.27 : 7,545.98 = 2,109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.27/7,545.98 = 2,109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.27x = 7,545.98 × 2,109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.27x = 15,920,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920,457.28/5,032.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.67

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