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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.66, 7,639.52 and 2,494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.66, 7,639.52 and 2,494.13 is: 3,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.66 : 7,639.52 = 2,494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.66/7,639.52 = 2,494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.66x = 7,639.52 × 2,494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.66x = 19,053,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053,905.35/5,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.51

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