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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.59, 7,704.93 and 2,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.59, 7,704.93 and 2,503.44 is: 3,752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.59 : 7,704.93 = 2,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.59/7,704.93 = 2,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.59x = 7,704.93 × 2,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.59x = 19,288,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288,829.96/5,139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.99

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