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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.32, 7,602.46 and 2,989.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.32, 7,602.46 and 2,989.22 is: 4,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.32 : 7,602.46 = 2,989.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.32/7,602.46 = 2,989.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.32x = 7,602.46 × 2,989.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.32x = 22,725,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725,425.48/5,067.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.70

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