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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.62, 7,596.27 and 1,941.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.62, 7,596.27 and 1,941.59 is: 2,913.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.62 : 7,596.27 = 1,941.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.62/7,596.27 = 1,941.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.62x = 7,596.27 × 1,941.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.62x = 14,748,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748,803.89/5,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.27

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