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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.58, 7,599.93 and 1,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.58, 7,599.93 and 1,947.37 is: 2,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.58 : 7,599.93 = 1,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.58/7,599.93 = 1,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.58x = 7,599.93 × 1,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.58x = 14,799,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799,875.68/5,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.50

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