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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.53, 7,587.41 and 2,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.53, 7,587.41 and 2,096.33 is: 3,144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.53 : 7,587.41 = 2,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.53/7,587.41 = 2,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.53x = 7,587.41 × 2,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.53x = 15,905,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905,709.47/5,058.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.33

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