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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.64, 7,566.40 and 2,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.64, 7,566.40 and 2,122.52 is: 3,182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.64 : 7,566.40 = 2,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.64/7,566.40 = 2,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.64x = 7,566.40 × 2,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.64x = 16,059,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059,835.33/5,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.28

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