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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.82, 7,548.62 and 2,109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.82, 7,548.62 and 2,109.53 is: 3,164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.82 : 7,548.62 = 2,109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.82/7,548.62 = 2,109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.82x = 7,548.62 × 2,109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.82x = 15,923,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923,992.06/5,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.03

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