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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.23, 7,584.36 and 2,762.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.23, 7,584.36 and 2,762.31 is: 4,143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.23 : 7,584.36 = 2,762.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.23/7,584.36 = 2,762.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.23x = 7,584.36 × 2,762.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.23x = 20,950,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950,353.47/5,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.47

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