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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.12, 7,575.48 and 2,128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.12, 7,575.48 and 2,128.66 is: 3,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.12 : 7,575.48 = 2,128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.12/7,575.48 = 2,128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.12x = 7,575.48 × 2,128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.12x = 16,125,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,621.26/5,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.12

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