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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.62, 7,604.10 and 2,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.62, 7,604.10 and 2,147.04 is: 3,221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.62 : 7,604.10 = 2,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.62/7,604.10 = 2,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.62x = 7,604.10 × 2,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.62x = 16,326,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326,306.86/5,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.06

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