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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.96, 7,578.48 and 2,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.96, 7,578.48 and 2,710.96 is: 4,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.96 : 7,578.48 = 2,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.96/7,578.48 = 2,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.96x = 7,578.48 × 2,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.96x = 20,544,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544,956.14/5,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.53

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