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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.48, 7,635.36 and 2,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.48, 7,635.36 and 2,167.76 is: 3,249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.48 : 7,635.36 = 2,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.48/7,635.36 = 2,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.48x = 7,635.36 × 2,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.48x = 16,551,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,551,627.99/5,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.57

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