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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.58, 7,595.28 and 2,722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.58, 7,595.28 and 2,722.14 is: 4,083.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.58 : 7,595.28 = 2,722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.58/7,595.28 = 2,722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.58x = 7,595.28 × 2,722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.58x = 20,675,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675,415.50/5,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.16

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