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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,053.94, 7,566.93 and 2,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,053.94, 7,566.93 and 2,583.44 is: 3,868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,053.94 : 7,566.93 = 2,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,053.94/7,566.93 = 2,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,053.94x = 7,566.93 × 2,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,053.94x = 19,548,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,548,671.80/5,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.01

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