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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.86, 7,554.87 and 2,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.86, 7,554.87 and 2,112.48 is: 3,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.86 : 7,554.87 = 2,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.86/7,554.87 = 2,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.86x = 7,554.87 × 2,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.86x = 15,959,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,511.78/5,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.17

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