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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.53, 7,595.96 and 2,464.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.53, 7,595.96 and 2,464.77 is: 3,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.53 : 7,595.96 = 2,464.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.53/7,595.96 = 2,464.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.53x = 7,595.96 × 2,464.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.53x = 18,722,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722,282.01/5,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.21

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