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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.48, 7,566.93 and 2,413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.48, 7,566.93 and 2,413.48 is: 3,618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.48 : 7,566.93 = 2,413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.48/7,566.93 = 2,413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.48x = 7,566.93 × 2,413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.48x = 18,262,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262,634.22/5,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.17

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