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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.79, 7,556.06 and 2,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.79, 7,556.06 and 2,369.88 is: 3,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.79 : 7,556.06 = 2,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.79/7,556.06 = 2,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.79x = 7,556.06 × 2,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.79x = 17,906,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906,955.47/5,039.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.12

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