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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.32, 7,644.48 and 2,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.32, 7,644.48 and 2,323.38 is: 3,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.32 : 7,644.48 = 2,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.32/7,644.48 = 2,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.32x = 7,644.48 × 2,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.32x = 17,761,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761,051.90/5,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.08

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