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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.39, 7,637.22 and 2,129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.39, 7,637.22 and 2,129.22 is: 3,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.39 : 7,637.22 = 2,129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.39/7,637.22 = 2,129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.39x = 7,637.22 × 2,129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.39x = 16,261,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,321.57/5,091.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.89

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