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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.64, 7,647.12 and 2,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.64, 7,647.12 and 2,177.04 is: 3,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.64 : 7,647.12 = 2,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.64/7,647.12 = 2,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.64x = 7,647.12 × 2,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.64x = 16,648,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648,086.12/5,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.48

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