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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.88, 7,549.30 and 2,111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.88, 7,549.30 and 2,111.53 is: 3,166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.88 : 7,549.30 = 2,111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.88/7,549.30 = 2,111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.88x = 7,549.30 × 2,111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.88x = 15,940,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940,573.43/5,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.66

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