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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.38, 7,595.99 and 2,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.38, 7,595.99 and 2,291.36 is: 3,437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.38 : 7,595.99 = 2,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.38/7,595.99 = 2,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.38x = 7,595.99 × 2,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.38x = 17,405,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,147.65/5,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.46

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