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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.47, 7,588.47 and 2,136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.47, 7,588.47 and 2,136.09 is: 3,204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.47 : 7,588.47 = 2,136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.47/7,588.47 = 2,136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.47x = 7,588.47 × 2,136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.47x = 16,209,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209,691.35/5,058.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.46

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