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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.72, 7,567.97 and 2,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.72, 7,567.97 and 2,705.68 is: 4,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.72 : 7,567.97 = 2,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.72/7,567.97 = 2,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.72x = 7,567.97 × 2,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.72x = 20,476,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476,505.07/5,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.80

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