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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.42, 7,546.93 and 2,113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.42, 7,546.93 and 2,113.13 is: 3,166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.42 : 7,546.93 = 2,113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.42/7,546.93 = 2,113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.42x = 7,546.93 × 2,113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.42x = 15,947,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,947,657.78/5,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.47

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