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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,048.40, 7,564.92 and 2,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,048.40, 7,564.92 and 2,125.14 is: 3,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,048.40 : 7,564.92 = 2,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,048.40/7,564.92 = 2,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,048.40x = 7,564.92 × 2,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,048.40x = 16,076,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076,514.09/5,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.48

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