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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,482.72, 7,566.13 and 2,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,482.72, 7,566.13 and 2,964.84 is: 4,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,482.72 : 7,566.13 = 2,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,482.72/7,566.13 = 2,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,482.72x = 7,566.13 × 2,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,482.72x = 22,432,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,364.87/5,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.47

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