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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.23, 7,638.36 and 2,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.23, 7,638.36 and 2,168.67 is: 3,253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.23 : 7,638.36 = 2,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.23/7,638.36 = 2,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.23x = 7,638.36 × 2,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.23x = 16,565,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,082.18/5,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.01

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