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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.45, 7,635.02 and 2,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.45, 7,635.02 and 2,317.72 is: 3,474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.45 : 7,635.02 = 2,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.45/7,635.02 = 2,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.45x = 7,635.02 × 2,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.45x = 17,695,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695,838.55/5,092.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.92

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