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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.41, 7,651.75 and 2,176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.41, 7,651.75 and 2,176.93 is: 3,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.41 : 7,651.75 = 2,176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.41/7,651.75 = 2,176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.41x = 7,651.75 × 2,176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.41x = 16,657,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657,324.13/5,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.52

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