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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.38, 7,632.44 and 2,350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.38, 7,632.44 and 2,350.38 is: 3,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.38 : 7,632.44 = 2,350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.38/7,632.44 = 2,350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.38x = 7,632.44 × 2,350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.38x = 17,939,102.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,102.04/5,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.89

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