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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.69, 7,587.46 and 2,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.69, 7,587.46 and 2,983.84 is: 4,474.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.69 : 7,587.46 = 2,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.69/7,587.46 = 2,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.69x = 7,587.46 × 2,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.69x = 22,639,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,766.65/5,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.54

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