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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.47, 7,593.98 and 2,597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.47, 7,593.98 and 2,597.02 is: 3,894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.47 : 7,593.98 = 2,597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.47/7,593.98 = 2,597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.47x = 7,593.98 × 2,597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.47x = 19,721,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721,717.94/5,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.90

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