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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.01, 7,589.96 and 2,593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.01, 7,589.96 and 2,593.46 is: 3,890.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.01 : 7,589.96 = 2,593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.01/7,589.96 = 2,593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.01x = 7,589.96 × 2,593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.01x = 19,684,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684,257.66/5,060.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.16

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