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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.62, 7,555.26 and 2,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.62, 7,555.26 and 2,701.76 is: 4,043.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.62 : 7,555.26 = 2,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.62/7,555.26 = 2,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.62x = 7,555.26 × 2,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.62x = 20,412,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,412,499.26/5,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.98

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