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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.41, 7,692.47 and 2,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.41, 7,692.47 and 2,010.47 is: 3,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.41 : 7,692.47 = 2,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.41/7,692.47 = 2,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.41x = 7,692.47 × 2,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.41x = 15,465,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,482.46/5,132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.30

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