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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.95, 7,699.73 and 1,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.95, 7,699.73 and 1,623.06 is: 2,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.95 : 7,699.73 = 1,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.95/7,699.73 = 1,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.95x = 7,699.73 × 1,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.95x = 12,497,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497,115.66/5,132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.69

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