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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.45, 7,632.92 and 2,164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.45, 7,632.92 and 2,164.75 is: 3,248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.45 : 7,632.92 = 2,164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.45/7,632.92 = 2,164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.45x = 7,632.92 × 2,164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.45x = 16,523,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523,363.57/5,086.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.51

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