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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.18, 7,593.54 and 2,139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.18, 7,593.54 and 2,139.90 is: 3,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.18 : 7,593.54 = 2,139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.18/7,593.54 = 2,139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.18x = 7,593.54 × 2,139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.18x = 16,249,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,416.25/5,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.33

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