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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.70, 7,565.61 and 2,271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.70, 7,565.61 and 2,271.11 is: 3,403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.70 : 7,565.61 = 2,271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.70/7,565.61 = 2,271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.70x = 7,565.61 × 2,271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.70x = 17,182,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182,332.53/5,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.99

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