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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.63, 7,632.82 and 2,350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.63, 7,632.82 and 2,350.63 is: 3,527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.63 : 7,632.82 = 2,350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.63/7,632.82 = 2,350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.63x = 7,632.82 × 2,350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.63x = 17,941,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,897.51/5,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.27

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