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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.51, 7,637.18 and 2,171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.51, 7,637.18 and 2,171.82 is: 3,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.51 : 7,637.18 = 2,171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.51/7,637.18 = 2,171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.51x = 7,637.18 × 2,171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.51x = 16,586,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,569.41/5,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.69

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