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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.67, 7,639.59 and 2,461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.67, 7,639.59 and 2,461.82 is: 3,690.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.67 : 7,639.59 = 2,461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.67/7,639.59 = 2,461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.67x = 7,639.59 × 2,461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.67x = 18,807,295.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807,295.45/5,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.84

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