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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.69, 7,591.94 and 2,463.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.69, 7,591.94 and 2,463.63 is: 3,695.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.69 : 7,591.94 = 2,463.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.69/7,591.94 = 2,463.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.69x = 7,591.94 × 2,463.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.69x = 18,703,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703,731.14/5,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.89

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