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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.36, 7,603.32 and 2,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.36, 7,603.32 and 2,147.44 is: 3,221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.36 : 7,603.32 = 2,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.36/7,603.32 = 2,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.36x = 7,603.32 × 2,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.36x = 16,327,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327,673.50/5,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.49

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