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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.54, 7,592.35 and 4,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.54, 7,592.35 and 4,023.14 is: 6,037.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.54 : 7,592.35 = 4,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.54/7,592.35 = 4,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.54x = 7,592.35 × 4,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.54x = 30,545,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545,086.98/5,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.13

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