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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.97, 7,567.70 and 2,413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.97, 7,567.70 and 2,413.98 is: 3,618.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.97 : 7,567.70 = 2,413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.97/7,567.70 = 2,413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.97x = 7,567.70 × 2,413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.97x = 18,268,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268,264.38/5,047.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.94

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