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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.02, 7,588.21 and 2,138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.02, 7,588.21 and 2,138.55 is: 3,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.02 : 7,588.21 = 2,138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.02/7,588.21 = 2,138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.02x = 7,588.21 × 2,138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.02x = 16,227,773.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227,773.37/5,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.06

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