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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.39, 7,550.06 and 2,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.39, 7,550.06 and 2,109.60 is: 3,164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.39 : 7,550.06 = 2,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.39/7,550.06 = 2,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.39x = 7,550.06 × 2,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.39x = 15,927,596.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,927,596.03/5,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.39

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