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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.63, 7,546.48 and 2,109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.63, 7,546.48 and 2,109.53 is: 3,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.63 : 7,546.48 = 2,109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.63/7,546.48 = 2,109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.63x = 7,546.48 × 2,109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.63x = 15,919,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,919,525.95/5,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.01

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