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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.53, 7,575.14 and 2,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.53, 7,575.14 and 2,129.24 is: 3,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.53 : 7,575.14 = 2,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.53/7,575.14 = 2,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.53x = 7,575.14 × 2,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.53x = 16,129,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129,258.54/5,052.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.32

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