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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.92, 7,596.54 and 2,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.92, 7,596.54 and 2,932.16 is: 4,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.92 : 7,596.54 = 2,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.92/7,596.54 = 2,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.92x = 7,596.54 × 2,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.92x = 22,274,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,274,289.72/5,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.68

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