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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.65, 7,562.87 and 2,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.65, 7,562.87 and 2,267.96 is: 3,400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.65 : 7,562.87 = 2,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.65/7,562.87 = 2,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.65x = 7,562.87 × 2,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.65x = 17,152,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152,237.49/5,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.76

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