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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.92, 7,595.88 and 2,140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.92, 7,595.88 and 2,140.63 is: 3,210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.92 : 7,595.88 = 2,140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.92/7,595.88 = 2,140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.92x = 7,595.88 × 2,140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.92x = 16,259,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,941.59/5,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.94

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