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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.84, 7,599.60 and 2,433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.84, 7,599.60 and 2,433.47 is: 3,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.84 : 7,599.60 = 2,433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.84/7,599.60 = 2,433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.84x = 7,599.60 × 2,433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.84x = 18,493,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,493,360.61/5,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.72

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