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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.60, 7,566.74 and 2,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.60, 7,566.74 and 2,709.24 is: 4,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.60 : 7,566.74 = 2,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.60/7,566.74 = 2,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.60x = 7,566.74 × 2,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.60x = 20,500,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500,140.37/5,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.36

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