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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.75, 7,553.73 and 2,112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.75, 7,553.73 and 2,112.27 is: 3,169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.75 : 7,553.73 = 2,112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.75/7,553.73 = 2,112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.75x = 7,553.73 × 2,112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.75x = 15,955,517.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,955,517.27/5,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.08

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