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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.20, 7,570.80 and 4,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.20, 7,570.80 and 4,966.20 is: 7,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.20 : 7,570.80 = 4,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.20/7,570.80 = 4,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.20x = 7,570.80 × 4,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.20x = 37,598,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,598,106.96/5,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.30

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