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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.97, 7,588.73 and 2,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.97, 7,588.73 and 2,593.52 is: 3,889.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.97 : 7,588.73 = 2,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.97/7,588.73 = 2,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.97x = 7,588.73 × 2,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.97x = 19,681,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,523.03/5,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.65

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