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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.97, 7,634.36 and 2,276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.97, 7,634.36 and 2,276.67 is: 3,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.97 : 7,634.36 = 2,276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.97/7,634.36 = 2,276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.97x = 7,634.36 × 2,276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.97x = 17,380,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,380,907.00/5,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.75

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