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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.02, 7,592.09 and 2,871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.02, 7,592.09 and 2,871.16 is: 4,305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.02 : 7,592.09 = 2,871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.02/7,592.09 = 2,871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.02x = 7,592.09 × 2,871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.02x = 21,798,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,105.12/5,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.36

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