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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.98, 7,607.40 and 2,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.98, 7,607.40 and 2,471.50 is: 3,708.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.98 : 7,607.40 = 2,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.98/7,607.40 = 2,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.98x = 7,607.40 × 2,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.98x = 18,801,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801,689.10/5,069.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.43

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