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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.73, 7,601.16 and 2,435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.73, 7,601.16 and 2,435.50 is: 3,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.73 : 7,601.16 = 2,435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.73/7,601.16 = 2,435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.73x = 7,601.16 × 2,435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.73x = 18,512,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,512,625.18/5,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.32

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