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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.63, 7,576.65 and 2,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.63, 7,576.65 and 2,129.34 is: 3,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.63 : 7,576.65 = 2,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.63/7,576.65 = 2,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.63x = 7,576.65 × 2,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.63x = 16,133,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133,263.91/5,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.04

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