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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.62, 7,565.85 and 2,122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.62, 7,565.85 and 2,122.14 is: 3,182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.62 : 7,565.85 = 2,122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.62/7,565.85 = 2,122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.62x = 7,565.85 × 2,122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.62x = 16,055,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,792.92/5,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.76

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