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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.96, 7,575.63 and 2,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.96, 7,575.63 and 2,682.62 is: 4,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.96 : 7,575.63 = 2,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.96/7,575.63 = 2,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.96x = 7,575.63 × 2,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.96x = 20,322,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322,538.33/5,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.35

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