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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.40, 7,562.08 and 2,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.40, 7,562.08 and 2,747.48 is: 4,121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.40 : 7,562.08 = 2,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.40/7,562.08 = 2,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.40x = 7,562.08 × 2,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.40x = 20,776,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,776,663.56/5,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.21

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