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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.91, 7,596.18 and 2,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.91, 7,596.18 and 2,141.44 is: 3,212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.91 : 7,596.18 = 2,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.91/7,596.18 = 2,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.91x = 7,596.18 × 2,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.91x = 16,266,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,744.71/5,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.93

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