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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.10, 7,725.09 and 2,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.10, 7,725.09 and 2,072.10 is: 3,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.10 : 7,725.09 = 2,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.10/7,725.09 = 2,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.10x = 7,725.09 × 2,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.10x = 16,007,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007,158.99/5,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.13

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