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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.92, 7,566.48 and 2,550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.92, 7,566.48 and 2,550.96 is: 3,823.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.92 : 7,566.48 = 2,550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.92/7,566.48 = 2,550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.92x = 7,566.48 × 2,550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.92x = 19,301,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301,787.82/5,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.71

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