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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.17, 7,602.83 and 2,147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.17, 7,602.83 and 2,147.69 is: 3,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.17 : 7,602.83 = 2,147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.17/7,602.83 = 2,147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.17x = 7,602.83 × 2,147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.17x = 16,328,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328,511.22/5,069.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.14

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