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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.54, 7,655.47 and 2,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.54, 7,655.47 and 2,332.24 is: 3,496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.54 : 7,655.47 = 2,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.54/7,655.47 = 2,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.54x = 7,655.47 × 2,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.54x = 17,854,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854,393.35/5,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.38

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