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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.99, 7,573.74 and 2,713.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.99, 7,573.74 and 2,713.78 is: 4,069.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.99 : 7,573.74 = 2,713.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.99/7,573.74 = 2,713.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.99x = 7,573.74 × 2,713.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.99x = 20,553,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553,464.14/5,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.20

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