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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.58, 7,547.92 and 2,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.58, 7,547.92 and 2,111.10 is: 3,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.58 : 7,547.92 = 2,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.58/7,547.92 = 2,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.58x = 7,547.92 × 2,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.58x = 15,934,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934,365.62/5,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.62

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