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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.63, 7,589.12 and 2,139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.63, 7,589.12 and 2,139.17 is: 3,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.63 : 7,589.12 = 2,139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.63/7,589.12 = 2,139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.63x = 7,589.12 × 2,139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.63x = 16,234,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,369.19/5,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.97

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