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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.58, 7,673.09 and 2,448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.58, 7,673.09 and 2,448.07 is: 3,670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.58 : 7,673.09 = 2,448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.58/7,673.09 = 2,448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.58x = 7,673.09 × 2,448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.58x = 18,784,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,784,230.01/5,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.53

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