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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.97, 7,646.14 and 2,135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.97, 7,646.14 and 2,135.11 is: 3,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.97 : 7,646.14 = 2,135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.97/7,646.14 = 2,135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.97x = 7,646.14 × 2,135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.97x = 16,325,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,325,349.98/5,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.58

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