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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.11, 7,593.70 and 2,140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.11, 7,593.70 and 2,140.71 is: 3,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.11 : 7,593.70 = 2,140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.11/7,593.70 = 2,140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.11x = 7,593.70 × 2,140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.11x = 16,255,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255,866.21/5,062.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.29

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