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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.62, 7,558.82 and 2,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.62, 7,558.82 and 2,371.71 is: 3,555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.62 : 7,558.82 = 2,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.62/7,558.82 = 2,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.62x = 7,558.82 × 2,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.62x = 17,927,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927,328.98/5,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.87

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