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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.48, 7,557.56 and 2,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.48, 7,557.56 and 2,960.28 is: 4,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.48 : 7,557.56 = 2,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.48/7,557.56 = 2,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.48x = 7,557.56 × 2,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.48x = 22,372,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372,493.72/5,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.29

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