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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.05, 7,583.59 and 2,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.05, 7,583.59 and 2,093.69 is: 3,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.05 : 7,583.59 = 2,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.05/7,583.59 = 2,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.05x = 7,583.59 × 2,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.05x = 15,877,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877,686.55/5,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.96

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