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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,084.93, 7,630.62 and 2,163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,084.93, 7,630.62 and 2,163.23 is: 3,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,084.93 : 7,630.62 = 2,163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,084.93/7,630.62 = 2,163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,084.93x = 7,630.62 × 2,163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,084.93x = 16,506,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,506,786.10/5,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.22

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