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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.06, 7,633.73 and 2,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.06, 7,633.73 and 2,317.74 is: 3,474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.06 : 7,633.73 = 2,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.06/7,633.73 = 2,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.06x = 7,633.73 × 2,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.06x = 17,692,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692,951.61/5,092.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.62

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