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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.36, 7,661.16 and 2,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.36, 7,661.16 and 2,332.92 is: 3,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.36 : 7,661.16 = 2,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.36/7,661.16 = 2,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.36x = 7,661.16 × 2,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.36x = 17,872,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872,873.39/5,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.12

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