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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.13, 7,445.81 and 2,371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.13, 7,445.81 and 2,371.89 is: 3,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.13 : 7,445.81 = 2,371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.13/7,445.81 = 2,371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.13x = 7,445.81 × 2,371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.13x = 17,660,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,630.42/4,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.50

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