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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,097.73, 7,634.25 and 2,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,097.73, 7,634.25 and 2,592.33 is: 3,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,097.73 : 7,634.25 = 2,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,097.73/7,634.25 = 2,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,097.73x = 7,634.25 × 2,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,097.73x = 19,790,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790,495.30/5,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.22

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