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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.63, 7,547.97 and 2,110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.63, 7,547.97 and 2,110.54 is: 3,163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.63 : 7,547.97 = 2,110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.63/7,547.97 = 2,110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.63x = 7,547.97 × 2,110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.63x = 15,930,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930,292.60/5,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.52

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