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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,097.62, 7,636.57 and 2,984.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,097.62, 7,636.57 and 2,984.13 is: 4,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,097.62 : 7,636.57 = 2,984.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,097.62/7,636.57 = 2,984.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,097.62x = 7,636.57 × 2,984.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,097.62x = 22,788,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,788,510.17/5,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.42

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