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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.92, 7,633.26 and 2,164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.92, 7,633.26 and 2,164.92 is: 3,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.92 : 7,633.26 = 2,164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.92/7,633.26 = 2,164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.92x = 7,633.26 × 2,164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.92x = 16,525,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525,397.24/5,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.61

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