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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.76, 7,585.92 and 2,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.76, 7,585.92 and 2,979.36 is: 4,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.76 : 7,585.92 = 2,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.76/7,585.92 = 2,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.76x = 7,585.92 × 2,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.76x = 22,601,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,601,186.61/5,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.32

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