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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.73, 7,751.43 and 2,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.73, 7,751.43 and 2,246.04 is: 3,368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.73 : 7,751.43 = 2,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.73/7,751.43 = 2,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.73x = 7,751.43 × 2,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.73x = 17,410,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,410,010.61/5,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.99

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