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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.59, 7,739.25 and 2,963.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.59, 7,739.25 and 2,963.39 is: 4,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.59 : 7,739.25 = 2,963.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.59/7,739.25 = 2,963.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.59x = 7,739.25 × 2,963.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.59x = 22,934,366.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934,366.25/5,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.86

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