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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.66, 7,595.24 and 2,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.66, 7,595.24 and 2,595.82 is: 3,895.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.66 : 7,595.24 = 2,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.66/7,595.24 = 2,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.66x = 7,595.24 × 2,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.66x = 19,715,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,715,875.90/5,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.14

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