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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.93, 7,659.63 and 2,437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.93, 7,659.63 and 2,437.86 is: 3,656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.93 : 7,659.63 = 2,437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.93/7,659.63 = 2,437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.93x = 7,659.63 × 2,437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.93x = 18,673,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673,105.59/5,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.42

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