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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.63, 7,550.97 and 2,112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.63, 7,550.97 and 2,112.51 is: 3,166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.63 : 7,550.97 = 2,112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.63/7,550.97 = 2,112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.63x = 7,550.97 × 2,112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.63x = 15,951,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,499.63/5,037.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.47

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