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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.84, 7,595.72 and 2,724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.84, 7,595.72 and 2,724.94 is: 4,087.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.84 : 7,595.72 = 2,724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.84/7,595.72 = 2,724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.84x = 7,595.72 × 2,724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.84x = 20,697,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697,907.06/5,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.40

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