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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.62, 7,627.49 and 2,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.62, 7,627.49 and 2,163.34 is: 3,243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.62 : 7,627.49 = 2,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.62/7,627.49 = 2,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.62x = 7,627.49 × 2,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.62x = 16,500,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,500,854.22/5,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.97

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