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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.74, 7,675.09 and 2,197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.74, 7,675.09 and 2,197.09 is: 3,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.74 : 7,675.09 = 2,197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.74/7,675.09 = 2,197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.74x = 7,675.09 × 2,197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.74x = 16,862,867.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862,867.59/5,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.63

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