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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.63, 7,655.37 and 2,293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.63, 7,655.37 and 2,293.95 is: 3,439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.63 : 7,655.37 = 2,293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.63/7,655.37 = 2,293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.63x = 7,655.37 × 2,293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.63x = 17,561,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,036.01/5,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.54

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