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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.62, 7,577.12 and 2,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.62, 7,577.12 and 2,131.16 is: 3,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.62 : 7,577.12 = 2,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.62/7,577.12 = 2,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.62x = 7,577.12 × 2,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.62x = 16,148,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,055.06/5,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.98

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