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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.22, 7,645.63 and 2,136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.22, 7,645.63 and 2,136.86 is: 3,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.22 : 7,645.63 = 2,136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.22/7,645.63 = 2,136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.22x = 7,645.63 × 2,136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.22x = 16,337,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,337,640.92/5,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.95

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