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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.53, 7,629.44 and 2,589.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.53, 7,629.44 and 2,589.13 is: 3,877.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.53 : 7,629.44 = 2,589.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.53/7,629.44 = 2,589.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.53x = 7,629.44 × 2,589.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.53x = 19,753,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,590.96/5,094.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.41

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