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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.88, 7,595.34 and 2,141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.88, 7,595.34 and 2,141.18 is: 3,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.88 : 7,595.34 = 2,141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.88/7,595.34 = 2,141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.88x = 7,595.34 × 2,141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.88x = 16,262,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262,990.10/5,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.20

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