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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.96, 7,643.46 and 2,328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.96, 7,643.46 and 2,328.14 is: 3,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.96 : 7,643.46 = 2,328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.96/7,643.46 = 2,328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.96x = 7,643.46 × 2,328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.96x = 17,795,044.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,795,044.96/5,099.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.25

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