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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.76, 7,565.76 and 2,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.76, 7,565.76 and 2,447.52 is: 3,672.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.76 : 7,565.76 = 2,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.76/7,565.76 = 2,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.76x = 7,565.76 × 2,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.76x = 18,517,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,517,348.92/5,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.07

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