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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.12, 7,651.14 and 2,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.12, 7,651.14 and 2,326.96 is: 3,490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.12 : 7,651.14 = 2,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.12/7,651.14 = 2,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.12x = 7,651.14 × 2,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.12x = 17,803,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803,896.73/5,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.19

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