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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.52, 7,574.72 and 3,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.52, 7,574.72 and 3,093.76 is: 4,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.52 : 7,574.72 = 3,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.52/7,574.72 = 3,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.52x = 7,574.72 × 3,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.52x = 23,434,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,365.75/5,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.75

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