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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.76, 7,564.06 and 3,068.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.76, 7,564.06 and 3,068.92 is: 4,603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.76 : 7,564.06 = 3,068.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.76/7,564.06 = 3,068.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.76x = 7,564.06 × 3,068.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.76x = 23,213,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213,495.02/5,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.33

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