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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.12, 7,667.46 and 2,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.12, 7,667.46 and 2,034.52 is: 3,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.12 : 7,667.46 = 2,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.12/7,667.46 = 2,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.12x = 7,667.46 × 2,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.12x = 15,599,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,600.72/5,116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.11

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