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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.83, 7,593.65 and 3,304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.83, 7,593.65 and 3,304.36 is: 4,959.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.83 : 7,593.65 = 3,304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.83/7,593.65 = 3,304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.83x = 7,593.65 × 3,304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.83x = 25,092,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092,158.68/5,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.09

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