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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.87, 7,644.48 and 2,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.87, 7,644.48 and 2,174.86 is: 3,262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.87 : 7,644.48 = 2,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.87/7,644.48 = 2,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.87x = 7,644.48 × 2,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.87x = 16,625,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,673.77/5,095.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.58

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