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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.32, 7,593.96 and 2,100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.32, 7,593.96 and 2,100.12 is: 3,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.32 : 7,593.96 = 2,100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.32/7,593.96 = 2,100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.32x = 7,593.96 × 2,100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.32x = 15,948,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948,227.28/5,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.38

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