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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.16, 7,635.08 and 2,317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.16, 7,635.08 and 2,317.03 is: 3,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.16 : 7,635.08 = 2,317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.16/7,635.08 = 2,317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.16x = 7,635.08 × 2,317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.16x = 17,690,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,690,709.41/5,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.74

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