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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.39, 7,587.08 and 2,425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.39, 7,587.08 and 2,425.94 is: 3,635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.39 : 7,587.08 = 2,425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.39/7,587.08 = 2,425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.39x = 7,587.08 × 2,425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.39x = 18,405,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405,750.79/5,062.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.78

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