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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.23, 7,642.86 and 2,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.23, 7,642.86 and 2,171.67 is: 3,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.23 : 7,642.86 = 2,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.23/7,642.86 = 2,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.23x = 7,642.86 × 2,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.23x = 16,597,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597,769.78/5,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.51

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