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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.37, 7,749.06 and 2,203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.37, 7,749.06 and 2,203.94 is: 3,305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.37 : 7,749.06 = 2,203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.37/7,749.06 = 2,203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.37x = 7,749.06 × 2,203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.37x = 17,078,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,463.30/5,167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.06

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