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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.31, 7,594.56 and 2,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.31, 7,594.56 and 2,997.41 is: 4,495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.31 : 7,594.56 = 2,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.31/7,594.56 = 2,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.31x = 7,594.56 × 2,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.31x = 22,763,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763,972.12/5,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.87

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