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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.68, 7,643.93 and 2,174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.68, 7,643.93 and 2,174.01 is: 3,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.68 : 7,643.93 = 2,174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.68/7,643.93 = 2,174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.68x = 7,643.93 × 2,174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.68x = 16,617,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617,969.39/5,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.19

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