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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.72, 7,596.18 and 2,141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.72, 7,596.18 and 2,141.64 is: 3,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.72 : 7,596.18 = 2,141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.72/7,596.18 = 2,141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.72x = 7,596.18 × 2,141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.72x = 16,268,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,268,282.94/5,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.72

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