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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.97, 7,550.84 and 2,112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.97, 7,550.84 and 2,112.30 is: 3,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.97 : 7,550.84 = 2,112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.97/7,550.84 = 2,112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.97x = 7,550.84 × 2,112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.97x = 15,949,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949,644.61/5,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.40

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