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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.83, 7,565.33 and 2,413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.83, 7,565.33 and 2,413.65 is: 3,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.83 : 7,565.33 = 2,413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.83/7,565.33 = 2,413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.83x = 7,565.33 × 2,413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.83x = 18,260,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260,058.75/5,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.12

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