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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.65, 7,586.34 and 1,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.65, 7,586.34 and 1,773.08 is: 2,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.65 : 7,586.34 = 1,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.65/7,586.34 = 1,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.65x = 7,586.34 × 1,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.65x = 13,451,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,451,187.73/5,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.52

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