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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.06, 7,639.99 and 2,171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.06, 7,639.99 and 2,171.39 is: 3,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.06 : 7,639.99 = 2,171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.06/7,639.99 = 2,171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.06x = 7,639.99 × 2,171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.06x = 16,589,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589,354.26/5,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.25

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