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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.76, 7,597.95 and 2,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.76, 7,597.95 and 2,143.09 is: 3,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.76 : 7,597.95 = 2,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.76/7,597.95 = 2,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.76x = 7,597.95 × 2,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.76x = 16,283,090.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283,090.67/5,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.98

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