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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.33, 7,565.76 and 2,455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.33, 7,565.76 and 2,455.09 is: 3,677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.33 : 7,565.76 = 2,455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.33/7,565.76 = 2,455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.33x = 7,565.76 × 2,455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.33x = 18,574,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,621.72/5,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.90

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