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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.59, 7,571.61 and 2,416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.59, 7,571.61 and 2,416.65 is: 3,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.59 : 7,571.61 = 2,416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.59/7,571.61 = 2,416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.59x = 7,571.61 × 2,416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.59x = 18,297,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297,931.31/5,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.93

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