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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.47, 7,590.98 and 2,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.47, 7,590.98 and 2,595.02 is: 3,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.47 : 7,590.98 = 2,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.47/7,590.98 = 2,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.47x = 7,590.98 × 2,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.47x = 19,698,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698,744.92/5,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.90

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