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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.52, 7,023.54 and 2,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.52, 7,023.54 and 2,993.32 is: 4,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.52 : 7,023.54 = 2,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.52/7,023.54 = 2,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.52x = 7,023.54 × 2,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.52x = 21,023,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,702.75/5,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.59

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