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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.62, 7,566.36 and 1,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.62, 7,566.36 and 1,347.24 is: 2,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.62 : 7,566.36 = 1,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.62/7,566.36 = 1,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.62x = 7,566.36 × 1,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.62x = 10,193,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193,702.85/5,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.71

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