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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.81, 7,596.63 and 2,102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.81, 7,596.63 and 2,102.22 is: 3,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.81 : 7,596.63 = 2,102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.81/7,596.63 = 2,102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.81x = 7,596.63 × 2,102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.81x = 15,969,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,787.52/5,067.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.22

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