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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.74, 7,643.34 and 2,171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.74, 7,643.34 and 2,171.91 is: 3,257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.74 : 7,643.34 = 2,171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.74/7,643.34 = 2,171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.74x = 7,643.34 × 2,171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.74x = 16,600,646.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,646.58/5,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.75

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