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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.48, 7,593.63 and 1,775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.48, 7,593.63 and 1,775.59 is: 2,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.48 : 7,593.63 = 1,775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.48/7,593.63 = 1,775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.48x = 7,593.63 × 1,775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.48x = 13,483,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,483,173.49/5,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.35

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