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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.80, 7,555.14 and 2,112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.80, 7,555.14 and 2,112.86 is: 3,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.80 : 7,555.14 = 2,112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.80/7,555.14 = 2,112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.80x = 7,555.14 × 2,112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.80x = 15,962,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,953.10/5,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.52

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