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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.91, 7,708.37 and 2,063.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.91, 7,708.37 and 2,063.07 is: 3,094.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.91 : 7,708.37 = 2,063.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.91/7,708.37 = 2,063.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.91x = 7,708.37 × 2,063.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.91x = 15,902,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902,896.58/5,138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.61

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