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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.72, 7,564.97 and 2,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.72, 7,564.97 and 2,703.68 is: 4,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.72 : 7,564.97 = 2,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.72/7,564.97 = 2,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.72x = 7,564.97 × 2,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.72x = 20,453,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,453,247.79/5,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.80

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