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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.72, 7,566.24 and 2,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.72, 7,566.24 and 2,121.68 is: 3,183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.72 : 7,566.24 = 2,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.72/7,566.24 = 2,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.72x = 7,566.24 × 2,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.72x = 16,053,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,053,140.08/5,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.43

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