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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.98, 7,569.68 and 2,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.98, 7,569.68 and 2,547.56 is: 3,823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.98 : 7,569.68 = 2,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.98/7,569.68 = 2,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.98x = 7,569.68 × 2,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.98x = 19,284,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,284,182.50/5,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.21

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