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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.97, 7,587.23 and 2,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.97, 7,587.23 and 2,592.52 is: 3,888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.97 : 7,587.23 = 2,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.97/7,587.23 = 2,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.97x = 7,587.23 × 2,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.97x = 19,670,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,670,045.52/5,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.15

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