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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.58, 7,599.92 and 1,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.58, 7,599.92 and 1,947.38 is: 2,920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.58 : 7,599.92 = 1,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.58/7,599.92 = 1,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.58x = 7,599.92 × 1,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.58x = 14,799,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799,932.21/5,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.51

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