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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.37, 7,623.40 and 2,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.37, 7,623.40 and 2,310.24 is: 3,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.37 : 7,623.40 = 2,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.37/7,623.40 = 2,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.37x = 7,623.40 × 2,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.37x = 17,611,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611,883.62/5,086.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.56

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