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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.91, 7,596.07 and 2,143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.91, 7,596.07 and 2,143.19 is: 3,211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.91 : 7,596.07 = 2,143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.91/7,596.07 = 2,143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.91x = 7,596.07 × 2,143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.91x = 16,279,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279,772.57/5,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.69

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