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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.13, 7,656.12 and 2,294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.13, 7,656.12 and 2,294.45 is: 3,440.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.13 : 7,656.12 = 2,294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.13/7,656.12 = 2,294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.13x = 7,656.12 × 2,294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.13x = 17,566,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566,584.53/5,106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.29

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