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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.19, 7,650.83 and 2,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.19, 7,650.83 and 2,327.16 is: 3,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.19 : 7,650.83 = 2,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.19/7,650.83 = 2,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.19x = 7,650.83 × 2,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.19x = 17,804,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804,693.91/5,099.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.67

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