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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.03, 7,596.74 and 2,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.03, 7,596.74 and 2,720.30 is: 4,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.03 : 7,596.74 = 2,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.03/7,596.74 = 2,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.03x = 7,596.74 × 2,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.03x = 20,665,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665,398.22/5,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.63

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