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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.30, 7,586.40 and 2,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.30, 7,586.40 and 2,136.20 is: 3,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.30 : 7,586.40 = 2,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.30/7,586.40 = 2,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.30x = 7,586.40 × 2,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.30x = 16,206,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206,067.68/5,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.59

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