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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.26, 7,636.31 and 2,282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.26, 7,636.31 and 2,282.04 is: 3,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.26 : 7,636.31 = 2,282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.26/7,636.31 = 2,282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.26x = 7,636.31 × 2,282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.26x = 17,426,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,366.30/5,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.11

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