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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.28, 7,633.74 and 2,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.28, 7,633.74 and 2,010.44 is: 3,017.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.28 : 7,633.74 = 2,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.28/7,633.74 = 2,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.28x = 7,633.74 × 2,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.28x = 15,347,176.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347,176.25/5,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.37

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