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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.55, 7,548.63 and 2,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.55, 7,548.63 and 2,114.26 is: 3,168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.55 : 7,548.63 = 2,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.55/7,548.63 = 2,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.55x = 7,548.63 × 2,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.55x = 15,959,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,739.66/5,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.16

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