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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.95, 7,573.73 and 2,714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.95, 7,573.73 and 2,714.19 is: 4,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.95 : 7,573.73 = 2,714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.95/7,573.73 = 2,714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.95x = 7,573.73 × 2,714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.95x = 20,556,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556,528.66/5,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.60

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