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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.66, 7,747.17 and 2,396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.66, 7,747.17 and 2,396.31 is: 3,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.66 : 7,747.17 = 2,396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.66/7,747.17 = 2,396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.66x = 7,747.17 × 2,396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.66x = 18,564,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,564,620.94/5,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.46

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