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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.94, 7,633.62 and 2,165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.94, 7,633.62 and 2,165.24 is: 3,249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.94 : 7,633.62 = 2,165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.94/7,633.62 = 2,165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.94x = 7,633.62 × 2,165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.94x = 16,528,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,619.37/5,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.23

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