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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.70, 7,549.62 and 2,112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.70, 7,549.62 and 2,112.22 is: 3,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.70 : 7,549.62 = 2,112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.70/7,549.62 = 2,112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.70x = 7,549.62 × 2,112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.70x = 15,946,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,946,458.36/5,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.31

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