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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.22, 7,562.77 and 2,824.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.22, 7,562.77 and 2,824.96 is: 4,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.22 : 7,562.77 = 2,824.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.22/7,562.77 = 2,824.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.22x = 7,562.77 × 2,824.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.22x = 21,364,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,364,522.74/5,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.77

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