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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.43, 7,593.95 and 2,139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.43, 7,593.95 and 2,139.75 is: 3,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.43 : 7,593.95 = 2,139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.43/7,593.95 = 2,139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.43x = 7,593.95 × 2,139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.43x = 16,249,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,159.86/5,062.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.75

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