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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.76, 7,673.22 and 2,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.76, 7,673.22 and 2,036.76 is: 3,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.76 : 7,673.22 = 2,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.76/7,673.22 = 2,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.76x = 7,673.22 × 2,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.76x = 15,628,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628,507.57/5,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.57

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