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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.63, 7,603.28 and 2,436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.63, 7,603.28 and 2,436.69 is: 3,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.63 : 7,603.28 = 2,436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.63/7,603.28 = 2,436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.63x = 7,603.28 × 2,436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.63x = 18,526,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,836.34/5,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.20

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