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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.36, 7,746.69 and 2,243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.36, 7,746.69 and 2,243.47 is: 3,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.36 : 7,746.69 = 2,243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.36/7,746.69 = 2,243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.36x = 7,746.69 × 2,243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.36x = 17,379,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379,466.61/5,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.32

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