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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.61, 7,657.36 and 1,595.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.61, 7,657.36 and 1,595.14 is: 2,392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.61 : 7,657.36 = 1,595.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.61/7,657.36 = 1,595.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.61x = 7,657.36 × 1,595.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.61x = 12,214,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214,538.10/5,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.38

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