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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.99, 7,553.57 and 2,111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.99, 7,553.57 and 2,111.61 is: 3,167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.99 : 7,553.57 = 2,111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.99/7,553.57 = 2,111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.99x = 7,553.57 × 2,111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.99x = 15,950,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,193.95/5,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.87

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