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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.62, 7,568.85 and 2,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.62, 7,568.85 and 2,124.14 is: 3,185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.62 : 7,568.85 = 2,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.62/7,568.85 = 2,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.62x = 7,568.85 × 2,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.62x = 16,077,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077,297.04/5,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.76

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