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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.13, 7,602.54 and 2,993.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.13, 7,602.54 and 2,993.59 is: 4,486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.13 : 7,602.54 = 2,993.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.13/7,602.54 = 2,993.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.13x = 7,602.54 × 2,993.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.13x = 22,758,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758,887.72/5,073.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.16

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