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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.08, 7,566.50 and 2,966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.08, 7,566.50 and 2,966.71 is: 4,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.08 : 7,566.50 = 2,966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.08/7,566.50 = 2,966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.08x = 7,566.50 × 2,966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.08x = 22,447,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,611.22/5,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.52

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