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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.97, 7,663.44 and 2,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.97, 7,663.44 and 2,334.90 is: 3,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.97 : 7,663.44 = 2,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.97/7,663.44 = 2,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.97x = 7,663.44 × 2,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.97x = 17,893,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893,366.06/5,108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.34

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