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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.14, 7,563.21 and 2,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.14, 7,563.21 and 2,445.46 is: 3,668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.14 : 7,563.21 = 2,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.14/7,563.21 = 2,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.14x = 7,563.21 × 2,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.14x = 18,495,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495,527.53/5,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.19

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