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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.22, 7,656.93 and 2,331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.22, 7,656.93 and 2,331.97 is: 3,496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.22 : 7,656.93 = 2,331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.22/7,656.93 = 2,331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.22x = 7,656.93 × 2,331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.22x = 17,855,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855,692.77/5,107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.17

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