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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.76, 7,591.35 and 2,463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.76, 7,591.35 and 2,463.09 is: 3,694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.76 : 7,591.35 = 2,463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.76/7,591.35 = 2,463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.76x = 7,591.35 × 2,463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.76x = 18,698,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,698,178.27/5,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.74

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