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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.35, 7,636.86 and 2,318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.35, 7,636.86 and 2,318.22 is: 3,474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.35 : 7,636.86 = 2,318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.35/7,636.86 = 2,318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.35x = 7,636.86 × 2,318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.35x = 17,703,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703,921.59/5,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.53

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