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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.68, 7,601.54 and 2,985.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.68, 7,601.54 and 2,985.21 is: 4,477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.68 : 7,601.54 = 2,985.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.68/7,601.54 = 2,985.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.68x = 7,601.54 × 2,985.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.68x = 22,692,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,692,195.09/5,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.83

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