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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.16, 7,633.91 and 2,317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.16, 7,633.91 and 2,317.86 is: 3,474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.16 : 7,633.91 = 2,317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.16/7,633.91 = 2,317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.16x = 7,633.91 × 2,317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.16x = 17,694,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694,340.43/5,092.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.82

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