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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.83, 7,577.55 and 2,587.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.83, 7,577.55 and 2,587.95 is: 3,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.83 : 7,577.55 = 2,587.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.83/7,577.55 = 2,587.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.83x = 7,577.55 × 2,587.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.83x = 19,610,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,610,320.52/5,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.99

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